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

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John Sexton must act on divestment

John Sexton must act on divestment

Olivia Rich, Contributing Writer October 7, 2015
John Sexton must do more when it comes to NYU Divest's calls for action.

Cuomo comes to NYU, talks climate change, universities

Maddie Norwood, Contributing Writer October 3, 2015
Governor Cuomo spoke about climate change at an event at NYU on Friday evening.
US must pay climate reparations

US must pay climate reparations

Jesus Kumamoto, Contributing writer September 21, 2015
The US must end its climate inaction, and start paying reparations for its impact on global warming.
California should reinstitute a plan to cut petroleum use

California should reinstitute a plan to cut petroleum use

Hon-Lum Cheung-Cheng, Contributing writer September 21, 2015
California should never have dropped its plan to cut its petroleum use.
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...

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Climate change a form of oppression

Malcolm Kim, Olivia Rich and Charlie Martin April 28, 2015
NYU Divest on upcoming University Senate vote.
Veteran climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer, right, and NYT climate journalist Andrew Revkin discuss climate change.

Experts discuss climate change

Justine Morris, Contributing Writer March 31, 2015
Two climate experts discussed at Pace University their frustrations and hopes in the face of climate change.

NYU divestment should move forward

WSN Editorial Board March 30, 2015
NYU divestment from fossil-fuel-related companies should go ahead despite the University Senate Subcommittee recommendation against it.
Members of NYU Divest demonstrate during the University Senate meeting last Thursday.

NYU Reacts: Senate subcommittee opposes divestment

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor March 30, 2015
NYU students share their thoughts on the prospect of NYU's divestment from fossil fuels.
Courtesy of NYU Divest

NYU must divest to ensure global effort to combat climate change

Daniel Floyd, Contributing Writer November 18, 2014
NYU's Climate Action Plan is ambitious, but it is not enough.
Experts reflect on  Sandy, future planning

Experts reflect on Sandy, future planning

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer October 29, 2014
Event Coverage of "Sandy and the City: Disaster Preparedness and Resiliency in a Changing Climate"
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