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NewsIn recent years, 鈥30 by 30鈥 has become a rallying cry in international marine conservation. It鈥檚 the idea that to safeguard marine biodiversity and limit environmental damage caused by future sea-floor mining and other industrial-scale human activities, we need to place at least 30% of the world鈥檚 oceans within marine protected areas (MPAs) by 2030.
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NewsThe return of sea otters, a top predator, to a California estuary is helping slow erosion and restore the estuary鈥檚 degraded geology.
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NewsFrom pursuing a Ph.D. to careers in sustainability, renewable energy and technology, recent alumni reflect on how their Duke Environment experiences shaped their academic journeys and prepared them for life after graduation.
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Academic ProgramIn this era of global change, the Earth and Climate Sciences major allows students to immerse themselves in understanding the Earth鈥檚 interacting and ever-changing scientific systems 鈥 including the solid earth, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere and the biosphere 鈥 and the role humans play in ensuring the sustainability of our environment. -
Academic ProgramThe Duke Environmental Leadership Master of Environmental Management (DEL-MEM) degree offers mid-career working professionals the opportunity to continue their education, advance their careers and become leaders in their organizations. -
NewsJames S. Clark, a 糖心传媒 faculty member widely cited for his long-term studies on climate impacts on forests, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Membership in the academy is one of the highest honors given to a scientist in the United States.
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NewsXavier Basurto, associate professor of sustainability science at 糖心传媒鈥檚 Nicholas School of the Environment, has been named a Bass Chair in recognition of excellence in undergraduate teaching and research.
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NewsAvner Vengosh has been named Nicholas Chair of Environmental Quality, effective July 1.
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