Learn from CMU EPP professors and grad students about their research projects, thoughts on climate change, and advice for students.
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What does pollution cost us?
We burn fossil fuels to release energy that can then be harnessed to turn on our lights, cool our homes, charge our cell phones, etc. However, energy is not the only thing that fossil fuels release when they are burned. This week, we explore these hidden costs and how regulations can take these hidden costs into account.
Sustainable summer celebrations
If you’re looking to reunite with your friends and family this summer, here are 4 great tips to keep your celebrations fun and sustainable!
Charting a career in sustainability
Many jobs within sustainability didn’t even exist 5-10 years ago so it can be hard for counselors and career centers to keep pace with emerging jobs in sustainability. We've created a chart to better understand typical career trajectories for different areas of specialization within sustainability.
Sustainable eating in Pittsburgh and beyond
Growing, processing, transporting, and refrigerating food all make a lot of greenhouse gas emissions, and most of that food ends up eaten (or thrown away) in cities. My CMU classmates and I wanted to figure out how Pittsburgh and other cities could actually cut emissions produced from food.