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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

NYU students pose with their posters at Foley Square at a climate strike. NYU researchers point out the benefits of a higher carbon emission tax for the environment. (Photo by Alexandra Chan)

NYU Researcher: Carbon Taxes Need to Be Higher to Avoid Climate Change’s Worst Effects

A study co-authored by an NYU professor found that to sufficiently curb carbon emissions, a carbon tax needs to be much higher than traditional models suggest.
Nick Mead, Contributing Writer October 10, 2019

A tax on carbon emissions should start drastically higher than traditional climate change models suggest, according to a study published last week by NYU and Columbia University...

Former Langone Researcher Falsified Data in Three Papers

Former Langone Researcher Falsified Data in Three Papers

Christine Lee, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
A former NYU Langone researcher falsified data in multiple studies.