What Are We Going to do About Climate Change?

With the tragedy of fires and floods so constantly with us, it is not surprising that over 50% of Americans say they are “alarmed” or “concerned” about climate change 1 while only 11% deny it outright. With supportive policies at the…

Climate Act: Cutting to the Chase

Comments on the NYS Draft Scoping Plan by Melissa Everett, PHD Executive Director, Sustainable Hudson Valley I am Executive Director of Sustainable Hudson Valley, a regional organization that speeds up climate progress through projects in…
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My Week at COP 26, Part 2

By Ben Eckstein The 26th COP event has proven to not only be an annual conference to share lessons and negotiate global climate deals, but also an annual time to reflect on this process. Although COP 26 has been criticized in numerous ways…
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My Week at COP 26, Part 1

By Ben Eckstein When my co-workers at Sustainable Hudson Valley announced our status as an observer at COP 26, in Glasgow, I knew there was an opportunity to witness this event – an opportunity I had to take. Over these two weeks, climate…
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Repairing the Hudson Valley

by Andrew Willner Introduction Recently, our friend John Wackman died unexpectedly. His loss is tragic on many levels. He will be missed by his loving family, his many friends, colleagues all over the world, and the thousands of people whose…

The Purpose of Education

by Scott Beall   Within minutes of entering the building on my first day of grad school I had an exchange with a professor that set the stage for everything to follow. Waiting in line to enter the auditorium for orientation, Ray McDermott…

Imagine all CEOs Sharing All the World

by Perry Goldschein (member of the SHV board) This year has been one for the books. And an economics and business book published earlier this year in April, Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire, is a timely, worthwhile read. It discusses…