Tag: <span>January term</span>

Sustainably Speaking: Ancient technique could boost food production

Written by: Nicholas Martin (CSP ’13) and Justin Wexler (EP/MAT ’13) Reposted from: The Poughkeepsie Journal An ancient environmental technology is making a comeback. Five centuries ago, Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana reported vast areas of indigenous settlement and cultivation along the Amazon River. Surprisingly, the incredibly rich and productive …

Sustainably Speaking: Many land trusts need helpers

Written By : Christine Pizzuti, EP ’13 Reposted from: The Poughkeepsie Journal For career changers and new job seekers alike, the route to a “green job” is often through a stint as a volunteer. A recent two-week course at the Bard Center for Environmental Policy provided some pointers on getting a foot …