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

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At a university as large as NYU, we have a responsibility to combat climate change to the best of our abilities. This should be a top-down and bottom-up effort for everybody at the university — from students simply turning off lights to the university utilizing sustainable resources and alternatives.

Universities Need to Work to Reduce Climate Change

WSN Editorial Board March 9, 2017
With climate change's effects becoming more apparent and E.P.A. Chief Scott Pruitt's denying that climate change is tied to carbon dioxide emissions, it is now more important than ever that NYU students continue their efforts to fight climate change in any way they can.
“Before the Flood,” is a documentary about the exigency of caring for the environment in severe midst of climate change.

DiCaprio’s Doc is Pretentious — In a Good Way

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer October 20, 2016
Leonardo Dicaprio's new documentary "Before the Flood" is one of the most affecting pieces of work that the actor has produced yet, and he's not even in it.
Naomi Klein, an activist for environmental sustainability spoke at NYU in hopes to spread the conversation regarding climate change activism.

Changing the Climate of Climate Change

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
Activist Naomi Klein discusses steps world leaders must take to combat climate change.
Raising Gas Prices Might Be Unpopular, But It'll Fuel the Future

Raising Gas Prices Might Be Unpopular, But It’ll Fuel the Future

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor September 6, 2016
low gas prices are not good for the future of the country — we should actually be raising them if we are to address the long-term issues of the U.S. dependence on oil.
Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, spoke to NYU students on April 21.

Justin Trudeau Talks Politics at Kimmel

Lexi Faunce and Greta Chevance April 21, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to NYU for a Q&A on the Paris climate change agreement to be signed today.
NYU Divest members occupied part of the first floor of Bobst Library, blocking the elevator that leads to executive offices on Monday, April 18, demanding to meet with the Board of Trustees who would vote on divestment at their next meeting.

NYU Divest Elevator Occupation to Continue Past Bobst Closure

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce April 18, 2016
NYU Divest plans on staying overnight in Bobst library to continue their protest of NYU investing in fossil fuels.
Divest speak-out relates race and climate

Divest speak-out relates race and climate

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer December 8, 2015
NYU Divest hosted a discussion on how climate change contributes to racism and violence on Monday.
Binding agreements on climate change needed from Paris Talks

Binding agreements on climate change needed from Paris Talks

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
In order to make a true impact in reducing global temperatures, the participating members in the Paris talks must come to a binding resolution on cutting emissions, financing developing countries and creating long-term climate goals.
Divestment is ineffective, sets poor precedent

Divestment is ineffective, sets poor precedent

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
Divestment will likely have no significant financial effect on the fossil fuel industry and distracts the public from more concrete reforms that can be made to combat climate change.
NYU joins 200+ American colleges and universities in support of sustainable actions both local and international.

NYU signs pledge to slow climate change

Greta Chevance, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
NYU and more than 200 hundred other universities signed the American Campuses Act on Climate Pledge to demonstrate their support for action against climate change.
An NYU Divest petition encouraging people to withhold donations from the university has gathered more than 100 signatures.

Student group calls for halt in donations until NYU divests

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer November 4, 2015
NYU Divest launched a petition that encourages people to withhold donations from the university unless is divests.
[PHOTOS]: Divest demands accountability from NYU in face of climate change

[PHOTOS]: Divest demands accountability from NYU in face of climate change

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor October 29, 2015
Members of NYU Divest occupied the main floor of Bobst Library to encourage NYU to divest from fossil fuels three years after Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast.