Gina McCarthy, former head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during the Obama administration, came to speak at Boston College on Tuesday in the wake of recent rollbacks by the Trump Administration of many Obama-era EPA policies.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Former UN Secretary General Offers Praise of Global Citizenship
“Despite the challenges we currently face, if we join together in strong partnerships, and move forward as global citizens, we can achieve our goals and create a brighter future,” said Ban Ki-moon, the Former Secretary General of the United Nations.
Metro, Boston
Greenovate Boston Bridges Communication Divide Between City and Citizens
Greenovate Boston hosts open forum around the topic of Boston’s climate action plan to become carbon neutral by 2050. The City of Boston places emphasis on equity in reaching their goal.
Blog, TU/TD
Warm Winters: TU/TD
“But this prematurely mild weather, besides taunting everyone with a brief taste of spring, conceals a frightening phenomenon that becomes increasingly problematic while people continue to deny its existence.”
Opinions, Column, Featured Column
When Noah Won’t Be Able to Save the Mods
“Because we as humans tend to be self-centered, many people’s immediate response to our changing climate is wondering how it will affect ‘me.’ I’ve got news.”
On Campus, News
Bible Supports Theory of Evolution, Newsom Says
Newsom believes the creation story in Genesis supports the theory of evolution.
Arts, Music
Pitbull’s ‘Options’ Is A Barely Salvageable Testament to Unwanted Pursuits
In an off-putting display of seduction, Pitbull’s latest music video for ‘Options’ attests that the artist is out of them as he puts on an uncomfortable mix of antiquated swagger and reggae.
Top Story, On Campus, News
Former President of Ireland Talks Climate Justice and Human Rights
After serving as Ireland’s president from 1990 to 1997, Robinson was the U.N. high commissioner for human rights until 2002.
News, Top Story, On Campus
CJBC Holds Week-Long Demonstration for Divestment
This is the fourth consecutive year CJBC has pushed for the University to divest from fossil fuels.
News, On Campus, Top Story
At Commencement 2016, a Look Forward With the U.S. Secretary of Energy
The remarks from U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz, BC ’66, focused on embracing change in a world that has shifted in many key ways, as shown by massive environmental change, like increased snowfall, and social tragedies, like the Boston Marathon bombings.
