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The Center for Environmental Policy aims to improve the nation's ability to address environmental challenges through effective governance.

The Center informs and educates future environmental leaders, while promoting innovative technologies, policies and practices in order to strengthen environmental, energy, climate, sustainability and environmental justice practices.
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2026 Reilly Awards

2026 Reilly Awards Ceremony

The Center for Environmental Policy has announced the winners of the 2026 William K. Reilly Awards for Environmental Leadership, Frances Ulmer and Charles Lee. Thank you to William Reilly for sharing remarks and Dan Fiorino for hosting this wonderful event!
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No Option But Sabotage book cover

Environmental Policy ·

No Compromise in Defense of Mother Earth

In his new book No Option But Sabotage, SPA professor traces the rise, fall, and potential reemergence of the radical environmental movement.
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rainforest waterfall

Environmental Policy ·

Climate-Change Vulnerability and Climate Migration: Evidence from Guatemala

Policy Brief: As extreme weather events have grown more frequent and severe, climate migration has become more commonplace. But to what extent does climate change vulnerability impact people’s decision to relocate?
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Thomas Zeitzoff & Grace Gold

Environmental Policy ·

What Happened to the Radical Environmental Movement?

In collaboration with undergraduate Grace Gold, SPA Associate Professor Thomas Zeitzoff published an article on attitudes towards cyber tactics in eco-activism.
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