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A different way to tackle Scope 3 emissions

Their complexity has proven to be a barrier for some companies trying to set net-zero targets. But experts, including College of the Atlantic professor Doreen Stabinsky, say there may be another way.
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Heirloom fruit varieties could help in protecting against climate change [NPR]

College of the Atlantic professor Todd Little-Siebold and other experts say that preservation can make our food system less vulnerable to weather extremes.
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The 10 US colleges that offer the best financial aid [CNBC]

College of the Atlantic is among the top 10 schools where students are most satisfied with their financial aid packages, according to The Princeton Review.

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Alum creates open-access map of toxic chemical supply chain

Three million people are at risk of exposure to vinyl chloride on a daily basis as it is transported by rail from Texas to New Jersey, according to the work of Selena Sillari ’23, which has been cited in The Washington Post.
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College of the Atlantic opens 53rd academic year

Be curious, cultivate humility, and engage in community were just some of the pieces of advice shared with the College of the Atlantic Class of 2028 and other students, staff, faculty, and trustees at the official opening of the school year.
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COA ranks high for financial aid, studiousness, inclusive environment

College of the Atlantic is among the nation’s top 10 colleges and universities for strong financial aid, students who study the most, LGBTQ+ friendliness, and, at #1, schools where “everyone cares about conservation,” according to the Princeton Review’s 390 Best Colleges guide.

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A college in Maine that tackles climate change, one class at a time [New York Times]

As universities and other institutions grapple with ways to fight climate change, College of the Atlantic is nudging its students to reach outside the school’s boundaries and start changing the real world.
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The Gulf of Maine is warming, and its whales are disappearing [NPR]

Whales face a perilous situation as rapidly rising water temperatures affect their food sources, habitats, and migration patterns, College of the Atlantic Steven K. Katona Chair in Marine Sciences Dr. Sean Todd tells National Public Radio as part of their series, From Miami To Maine: Adapting To a Changing Climate.

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