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power plant emitting fumes

Environment ·

Earth Day Brings Attention to Climate on World Stage and at AU

On the day of President Joe Biden’s global summit on climate change, the SPA Center for Environmental Policy gathered experts to discuss the costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions - and the cost of falling short.
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Decarbonization and Net Zero Emissions: The View from Nation-state Analysis

Environment ·

CEP Hosts Third Webinar in Decarbonization Series

Nation-state analysts exchanges views on carbon reduction efforts
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Lallen and TaLisa

Research ·

SPA Professors Examine Racialized Responses to Metro Fare Evasion

Findings suggest Black riders more likely to be fined
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PhD Graduates

Achievements ·

SPA PhD Graduates Successfully Navigate the Academic Job Market

Wang, Mellinger, Jacinto, and Davis talk about their placements and future research
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LeBas and Gray

Research ·

Research Examines Perception of African Authoritarian Rulers by Electorate

Candidates with Authoritarian Pasts Find Homes in Kenyan Parliament
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Decarbonization: The View from Some Economic Sectors

Environment ·

Economic Sector and Policy Experts Discuss Climate Change Efforts and Challenges

Representatives from industry and academia said avoiding severe climate change will take a continuous and escalating effort over the next three decades.
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Cris Dinu

Achievements ·

SPA’s Graduate Student Mentoring Program Makes Vital Connections in Disconnected Times

New expanded program now serves all SPA graduate students
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Robert Putnam, Shaylyn Romney Garrett, Jim Thurber

Government & Politics ·

Can Today’s Polarized America Come Together Again?

James Thurber interviews authors of The Upswing
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polar ice melting

Environment ·

SPA Kicks Off Webinar Series on Pathways to a Decarbonized Economy and a More Livable Planet

Panel of international experts weighed in on global progress on decarbonization
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Dan Fiorino

Research ·

Partisanship Disrupts Governmental Collaboration on the Environment

SPA Professor and Student Publish Article Analyzing Federal-State Relationship on Environmental Policy Over Time
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