Green New Deal Archives – The Statesman

The Statesman Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 30

Juliana SlocumMultimedia PodcastsApril 29, 2021

This week, News covers SBU’s recent decision to two guests per student at this year’s commencement ceremonies and the push from SUNY faculty to divest $8.42 billion in retirement funds from fossil fuel companies.

It’s time to up the pressure on Biden: a reflection on his first month as president

Benjamin JoffeOp-eds OpinionsMarch 4, 2021

#OPINION Jan. 20, 2021 was a momentous day for millions of Americans. It marked the last day for an administration that had done unprecedented harm to communities around the United States.

COVID-19 presents an opportunity to restructure our society around sustainability

Matt VeneziaOp-eds OpinionsSeptember 6, 2020

Though we are still causing catastrophic levels of damage to ecosystems by consuming natural resources at an unsustainable rate, the pandemic has managed to slow us down.

Stony Brook professor heads rising economic movement

Cindy MizakuNewsOctober 6, 2019October 6, 2019

Stephanie Kelton, professor of public policy and economics at Stony Brook University and economic advisor to Bernie Sanders, is a leading figure in the rising economic movement called Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).

Michael Mann discusses climate change in the age of Trump

Maya BrownFeatured NewsApril 24, 2019April 24, 2019

Dr. Michael E. Mann, a prominent climate scientist, geophysicist and professor of atmospheric science at Pennsylvania State University, came to Stony Brook University’s Earthstock celebration on Friday, April 19, where he was the university’s keynote speaker.