In September, hordes of company heads, government figures, and activist groups from across the globe gathered in New York City for Climate Week. With a substantial lineup of…
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Four events around campus to celebrate Earth Day on April 22
Every year on April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day, a day to promote the environmental movement and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the earth and…
Indigenous scholars and activists meet at The New School for the UN Water Conference
Indigenous scholars gathered at The New School last Friday for an official side event of the United Nation’s second ever “Water Conference.” In a two part forum, speakers…
Greentrolling: A New Way to Clap Back at Big Oil
If there is anything Gen Z’ers know best, it is how to cope with our existential dread through memes. It can feel paralyzing and depressing to grow up…
New Schoolers Prepare to Strike for Climate Action
At a time where young people are stepping up and demanding action for climate change, the Lang courtyard was filled to the brim on Friday morning with New…
The New School Shapes Its Divestment Strategy
On March 19th, 2014 The New School held an open forum to discuss its possible divestment from fossil fuels. The discussion was not about whether or not the university would divest, but rather how it would divest; should it approach divestment as an immediate action or a long-term strategy.