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- Rebecca Chillrud has a B.A. in Geological Sciences from SUNY Geneseo and is currently pursuing a Masters in Climate Science and Policy from Bard CEP.
![In one episode of NBC’s Parks and Recreation, Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) tries to pass a bill adding fluoride to the town’s water source. She’s opposed by a councilman/dentist who […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2017/05/sugar-115x115.jpg "Promoting Science-Based Policies in the Era of “Alternative Facts”")
![When I moved from the academic setting at Bard to Washington, D.C. to start my internship, one of my biggest adjustments—besides dealing with city living—was learning a new style of […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2017/02/Newsletter-Headline-115x115.png "Trying to Get By Without Science Direct: Learning a Different Kind of Research")
![The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is a non-profit that works in the heart of the national political arena. This small organization is something of a hidden gem among […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2016/08/12-115x115.jpg "Tiny Office, Big Impact: My Work at EESI")
![Imagine the protein content in foods you eat every day decreasing. Foods that are staples around the world–wheat, corn, rice–all lower in protein and higher in carbohydrates. Science has already shown […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2016/05/Nutrition-Label-115x115.jpg "Less bang for your buck? Climate change makes staple crops less healthy")
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