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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Students think NYU’s refusal to divest from fossil fuels contradicts its sustainability efforts, even though the university focuses on other efforts such as water, power and waste.

NYU Decides Against Fossil Fuel Divestment

Anne Cruz, News Editor June 16, 2016
Despite continued protests from some NYU students, the university decided it would not divest from fossil fuels, choosing instead to focus on what it described as "direct" action against climate change.
On November 9, 2015 Former NJ Governor Christine Todd spoke with NYU students about nuclear power as a clean energy source for the United States.

Former New Jersey Gov. Whitman supports nuclear energy at NYU discussion

Maddie Norwood, Contributing Writer November 9, 2015
NYU Wagner held a discussion on clean energy with New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman on Tuesday.
Left to right: Andreas Kraemer, Chris King, Michael Mehling, Eleanor Stein and moderator Justin Gillis.

Experts discuss carbon dioxide, renewable energy

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer April 30, 2015

Leaders in the sustainable energy industry discussed New York State’s transition from relying on fossil fuels to implementing a renewable energy plan at a panel titled “The...

A member of the EPA discussed the economic impacts of climate policy on Oct. 28.

EPA speaker discusses economic effects of climate policy

Elizabeth Gurdus, Contributing Writer October 29, 2014
Coverage of EPA Associate Administrator for the Office of Policy Jean Beauvais's Keynote Speech at NYU's Future of U.S. Climate Policy Conference
NYU Law hosted a panel on the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions.

NYU Law hosts climate panel

Stephanie Grella, Staff Writer October 29, 2014
Coverage of the "U.S. Carbon Markets: The Clean Air Act and Beyond" Panel at the NYU Law Institute for Policy Integrity's Conference on the Future of U.S. Climate Policy.