Climate change finally has the attention of the American public, but mainly as a generalized warning.  To sharpen the focus, the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College is convening a conference on March 5 and 6, 2015 - Climate Injustice: Are There Solutions?  Speakers will explore the costs of climate change, strategies to strengthen human … Continue reading Climate Injustice: Are There Solutions?

As graduate students, we are all building new skills we would like to use in our current or future career paths.  However, many of our newer skills are underrepresented on our LinkedIn profiles.  This pizza party is meant to give your LinkedIn profile and professional network a boost. There are three reasons to attend: 1) … Continue reading SUMANI LinkedIn Networking Event

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a green-rating point system, or a scorecard.  The more energy efficient and sustainable a building is, the more points it will earn.  To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping students pass their respective exam at a 100% pass rate. … Continue reading LEED Green Associate Training

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host Valentine's Day tours of the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The Digester Egg Tour includes an overview of the wastewater treatment process and tour of the digester eggs.  Guests will be treated to unobstructed views of the iconic Manhattan skyline from the observation deck, a glass-enclosed … Continue reading Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

As the solar industry develops and matures, corporate entities with large portfolios must navigate the sometimes convoluted market.  This roundtable will evaluate the business case for the solar market including identifying and monitoring lucrative projects while taking advantage of available incentives and decreasing solar panel prices. When: Thursday, February 12, 2015 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM … Continue reading Breaking Down the Business of Solar: Policies and Technologies