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

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

Washington Square News

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.
Curbing environmental degradation requires legitimate efforts

Curbing environmental degradation requires legitimate efforts

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Columnist October 9, 2014
Until leaders solidify their efforts with clear mandates to restrain destructive practices, efforts to curb climate change will be ineffective.

New York could be environmental leader

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board September 24, 2014
Global climate change has been a hot issue at the United Nations conference. De Blasio presented at the UN about climate change where he presented his administrations plan to tackle NYC emissions. If this plan is followed, New York will help lead the way in cutting greenhouse emissions in the US.
People’s Climate March draws 400,000 people before UN Climate Summit

People’s Climate March draws 400,000 people before UN Climate Summit

Alex Bazeley, Andrew Mei and Romie Williams September 22, 2014
The largest Climate Change March in history took place this Sunday in Central Park.
Environmental reps speak at NYU rally

Environmental reps speak at NYU rally

Romie Williams, Contributing Writer September 22, 2014
NYU Divest and NYU Earthmatters hosted an event to promote 'This is Why We March' Rally.
courtesy of the Gazelle

From the Emirates: NYUAD holds Biiah conference on environmental protection

Julia Saubier, The Gazelle Staff Writer April 28, 2014
Environmentalists in Abu Dhabi gathered at the NYUAD campus for Biiah 2014, a climate change youth conference hosted by NYUAD's environmental advocacy Student Interest Group, Ecoherence.
Hannah Luu/WSN

Environmental professor tackles future problems

Claire Scimeca, Staff Writer April 23, 2014
Professor Dale Jamieson discussed the need for moral reform in combating climate change.
Scientific evidence crucial to make informed decisions on climate change

Scientific evidence crucial to make informed decisions on climate change

February 21, 2014
Elected officials need to understand the scientific evidence behind the causes of climate change.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Math employed in climate research

February 6, 2014
Student researchers are using mathematics to study the effects of climate change.
U.S. must play active role in climate change policy-making

U.S. must play active role in climate change policy-making

November 18, 2013
In the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, the United States can no longer delay taking serious steps toward combating climate change.
Newspapers should not adjust journalistic standards for controversial topics

Newspapers should not adjust journalistic standards for controversial topics

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist November 4, 2013
The LA Times' recent decision to reject anti-climate change letters reflects an objective to uphold ethics and a journalistic standard of accuracy, rather than a denial of free speech and attempt to censor one side of a controversial issue.
Courtesy of NYU

NYU professor, scientists find behavioral link in problems over climate change

October 30, 2013
Issues surrounding climate change may have more to do with behavior and long-term payoffs.