Author: <span>sebastiangrimm</span>

Attitude and Aptitude: the intersection of leadership and learning in a rapidly changing world

Our ability to address climate change depends on a convergence of multiple disciplines and actors. Effective collaboration on an interdisciplinary level requires leadership. But what makes an influential leader? On the topic of what makes a great leader in the environmental sector, Trey Taylor of Verdant Power shared a series …

Tides of Transformation: Learnings From the Marine Renewable Energy Sector

  What role will our oceans play in the future of renewable energy production?  Can affordable, clean, and safe power be produced in the marine environment?  How will marine renewable energy (MRE) intersect with the needs and interests of coastal and island communities?    During my 5-month internship with the …

Looking Beyond Dams: An Innovative Experience in the Hydropower Sector

Through my research fellowship with the National Hydropower Association (NHA), I have gained a deeper understanding of the largely untapped opportunity for renewable energy revolution and climate crisis action through hydroelectricity.  Engagement with a professional experience such as this is required to complete my master’s degree in climate science and …

From Flush to Flash: Wastewater as a hidden source of renewable energy toward environmental justice

We all produce waste, but where it goes next is often left out of the picture. For many, the path our waste takes after we discard it does not play a role in our daily lives. However, the massive amounts of waste we generate pose serious issues in terms of …