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![Morocco holds 77% of the world’s total phosphate reserves and is the world’s largest phosphate exporter. The mining sector in Morocco, including copper and silver, represents 10% of Morocco’s GDP, […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2020/04/Untitled-2-e1590542132466-115x115.png "The Mining Industry in Morocco: A Policy Paradox that Leaves Poor People Behind")
The Mining Industry in Morocco: A Policy Paradox that Leaves Poor People Behind
Posted on May 27, 2020 | 2 CommentsMorocco holds 77% of the world’s total phosphate reserves and is the world’s largest phosphate exporter. The mining sector in Morocco, including copper and silver, represents 10% of Morocco’s GDP, […] -
![Imagine a time when, in your town, everyone is an innovator, planner, or decision-maker for the energy that you consume. Your voice and knowledge are put to use. You might […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2019/04/Microgrids-Infographics-Copy-115x115.png "Freedom is in Energy Democracy")
Freedom is in Energy Democracy
Posted on April 30, 2019 | No CommentsImagine a time when, in your town, everyone is an innovator, planner, or decision-maker for the energy that you consume. Your voice and knowledge are put to use. You might […] -
![Unexpected changes in direction are not uncommon when starting new projects. At the get go, you inevitably have an idea of what you think the inputs and outputs of the […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2019/01/advice-advise-advisor-7096-e1549046174979-115x115.jpg "Be Ready to Expect the Unexpected")
Be Ready to Expect the Unexpected
Posted on January 30, 2019 | 5 CommentsUnexpected changes in direction are not uncommon when starting new projects. At the get go, you inevitably have an idea of what you think the inputs and outputs of the […] -
![The State of New York has been a leader in energy systems since 1882 when Thomas Edison developed the world’s first electrical grid in New York City. As new challenges […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-03-at-2.14.13-PM-e1526262249654-115x115.png "Leading the Clean Energy Transition in New York State")
Leading the Clean Energy Transition in New York State
Posted on May 5, 2018 | No CommentsThe State of New York has been a leader in energy systems since 1882 when Thomas Edison developed the world’s first electrical grid in New York City. As new challenges […] -
![When I started graduate school at Bard College’s Center for Environmental Policy (CEP), I also started my student employment with Bard’s Office of Sustainability as the “energy intern.” Less than a […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2018/04/IMG_2509-e1524503379744-115x115.jpg "How data management is more challenging, and satisfying, than climbing mountains–by Holly Kistner")
How data management is more challenging, and satisfying, than climbing mountains–by Holly Kistner
Posted on April 26, 2018 | No CommentsWhen I started graduate school at Bard College’s Center for Environmental Policy (CEP), I also started my student employment with Bard’s Office of Sustainability as the “energy intern.” Less than a […] -
![Hydropower has a long history in New York State. There are more than 6,000 dams in New York, some dating back to the 1700s. Even through the industrial revolution of […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2017/04/NYdams-115x115.png "Microhydropower: Part of New York’s Clean Energy Future?")
Microhydropower: Part of New York’s Clean Energy Future?
Posted on May 8, 2017 | 4 CommentsHydropower has a long history in New York State. There are more than 6,000 dams in New York, some dating back to the 1700s. Even through the industrial revolution of […] -
![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")
Tiny Office, Big Impact: My Work at EESI
Posted on August 7, 2016 | 6 CommentsThe 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 […] -
![The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a national environmental non-profit organization that has worked “to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2016/07/nrdc_logo_detail-115x115.png "Realizing a Sustainable Future with NRDC")
Realizing a Sustainable Future with NRDC
Posted on July 19, 2016 | 5 CommentsThe Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a national environmental non-profit organization that has worked “to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which […] -
![“A Forty-five-year love story with the poor, those making less than a dollar a day” More than 40 years ago, Bunker Roy, a young Indian fresh out of grad […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2016/04/barefoot-29-115x115.jpg "Turning Midwives into Solar Engineers – A Barefoot Initiative")
Turning Midwives into Solar Engineers – A Barefoot Initiative
Posted on May 3, 2016 | No Comments“A Forty-five-year love story with the poor, those making less than a dollar a day” More than 40 years ago, Bunker Roy, a young Indian fresh out of grad […] -
![When the Tesla Model 3 was released and started accepting pre-orders on April 1st, people in the US and Europe went crazy. Three weeks later, there were more than 400,000 pre-orders, […]](https://blogs.bard.edu/cepblog/files/2016/05/electric-car-513627_960_720-115x115.jpg "4 Reasons that Tesla will not Succeed in China")
4 Reasons that Tesla will not Succeed in China
Posted on May 3, 2016 | 2 CommentsWhen the Tesla Model 3 was released and started accepting pre-orders on April 1st, people in the US and Europe went crazy. Three weeks later, there were more than 400,000 pre-orders, […]