City Atlas: New Haven

12/11/2018

Check out https://bit.ly/2GbS7Gc and call CT Rep for New Haven area Rosa DeLauro to ask for her support on a and the creation of a Select Committee on the Green New Deal!

Reflections on this event, and more, coming soon.

11/29/2018

A powerful read about the culture surrounding climate change at Yale, with input from environmental leaders on campus:

In The Yale Politic, by John Kim

"Yale Students Silent in Face of Climate Change"

As early as 2040, according to the IPCC’s latest report, there will likely be millions of displaced people, protracted food shortages, and increased poverty as a result of climate change.The landmark study, which further reported the complete melting of the Arctic ice sheet, was released in Octobe...

11/23/2018

An excellent, informative read, courtesy of the New York Times.

Without major action to rein in global warming, the American economy could lose 10 percent of G.D.P. by 2100, according to a report from 13 federal agencies.

11/12/2018

https://www.s4cd.org

William Nordhaus, recipient of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences and Sterling Professor of Economics at Yale University, concludes that a rebated price on carbon is the best way to go! The does just that, giving all Americans a !

11/06/2018

Food for thought before Election Day from New Haven nonprofit Solar Youth, Inc.

Vote to help protect our public lands so that they will remain open for our youth to explore and grow.

11/03/2018

In need of some more Saturday afternoon reading?

Here's a cool guide to living eco-friendly on a budget.

"Fortunately, there is plenty anyone can do to change the course of history. If you're losing sleep over environmental issues, you can do more than worry--you can act. With the introduction of new technologies and new, Earth-friendly products, it's easier to 'go green' than ever before.

Regardless of what you’ve read or heard, taking steps to help our planet doesn’t have to break the bank. For every costly change you make, there are several Earth-friendly alternatives that are 100 percent free!"

Check out these 41 ways you can go green without breaking the bank, and where you're likely to spend more when doing your part to save our planet.

11/03/2018

We recently interviewed Travis Tran, Yale College '21, about his zero-waste lifestyle at Yale.

Here's the Q&A:

http://newhaven.thecityatlas.org/qa-travis-tran-yc-21-on-going-zero-waste/

10/26/2018

With elections around the corner, activism is more important now than ever. Check out our latest coverage of New Haven's "Rise Up for Climate, Jobs, & Justice" march!

"To change everything, it takes everyone" --

After a rainy week in New Haven, showers held off for a grassroots climate rally that took place at the New Haven Green on September 9th. Nearly a dozen activists from various organizations across …

09/15/2018

"In short, we need to do more than read. We need to show up, speak out, and teach others beyond the walls of this website. Publications like City Atlas: New Haven can help amplify the conversation about global environmental events such as climate change. If there were ever a time to make writing resonate with people and inspire change, now is that time.

We look forward to writing, reading, and expanding our perspectives on the environment with you all."

Read the post that is relaunching City Atlas: New Haven. Written by Sarah Adams Yale College '20 and Katie Schlick Yale College '21.

Dear Readers,   In the dictionary, an “atlas” is defined as “a book of maps or charts.” An atlas can orient and direct us toward our pursuit of a larger goal. Knowing how to navigate a local a…