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CIERP Events (Spring 2008):
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Recent News from the CIERP:
- Neeraj Doshi, Fletcher ’06, appeared on NPR on April 28th to discuss his efforts in financing recycling projects in India and his new company, EcoWise Waste Management. This NRP piece is part of “Climate Connections: Profiles,” a series spotlighting the next generation of environmental leaders. Listen to his news piece.
- Professor Moomaw was the featured speaker at the final lecture of the Green Living Seminar at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on April 24th. He spoke on the topic of “Moving towards a Sustainable Future,” stressing the need to reduce carbon emissions by 80 percent over the next 50 years.
- On Friday, April 11th, CIEPR and the Center for Emerging Market Enterprises (CEME) co-hosted a Dialogue on Scaling Alternative Energy: The Role of Emerging Markets. The Dialogue brought together leading manufacturers and investors in alternative energy products and technologies, as well as practitioners and policy-makers to discuss initiatives that enterprises and governments in the emerging markets (e.g. Brazil, China, India, and South Africa) are taking to address both climate change concerns and the energy needs they believe are necessary to improve living standards. (More info)
- Professor Moomaw was featured in the article “For Sale: Carbon Emissions” by Nature Network Boston. He commented on Tufts’ decision to join the Chicago Climate Exchange, the only active, legally binding system in North America for trading greenhouse gas emission reductions, and provided some insights on voluntary carbon trading systems.
- Bill and Margot Moomaw give a talk on their zero net energy home, March 27th.
- Professor Moomaw’s article “The 3% Solution: How Gradual Cuts in Carbon Emissions Can Turn the Tide on Climate Change”was featured in the Winter 2008 issue of the Tufts Magazine. This publication also featured two articles on the costs of climate change: Professor Ann Rappaport’s “What’s Old is New” and Professor Metcalf’s “Putting a Price on Carbon.” Another feature article, by Anja Kollmuss of the Stockholm Environment Institute, discussed the issues related to carbon offsets. Read articles.
- As part of Energy and Climate Forum, CIERP co-sponsored a presentation by Professor Gilbert Metcalf of Tufts' Economics Department on February 6, 2008. He presented his recent paper "An Equitable Tax to Address Global Climate Change." Originally written as a policy brief, Metcalf's proposal was picked up by Rep. John Larson (D-Conn) and resulted in a carbon tax bill that was introduced to the Ways & Means committee last August.
Read article in Tufts Daily
Watch video - CIERP co-sponsored the Focus the Nation event that took place on January 31, 2008 at the Fletcher School. This symposium on climate change took place simultaneously in over 1,400 institutions across the country. The Tufts event hosted a panel of US Congressmen, local officials, and leaders of non-profit organizations to discuss climate change, encourage environmental awareness, and help influence local political agenda. Read article in Tufts Daily
- Professor Moomaw and several Fletcher students are members of the Boston Architectural College/Tufts University team that was selected to participate in the 2009 Solar Decathlon. In this competition, 20 teams of college and university students work to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. Read the Department of Energy press release.