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Labouisse Winner to Focus on Conservation in Panama

May 12, 2010 ・ Nick DiUlio

Ruth Metzel (Photo: Joy Scharfstein) Princeton senior Ruth Metzel has been awarded the University’s Henry Richardson Labouisse ’26 Prize, which will fund her work with a nongovernmental organization to help address environmental issues in Panama. The Labouisse fellowship provides $25,000…

Can the University Meet Its Environmental Goals?

February 3, 2010 ・ Mark F. Bernstein ’83

Designing a Course, Crafting a Business

January 13, 2010 ・ Ushma Patel

Environmental entrepreneurship class helps students’ ideas take shape Since childhood, junior Jason Baum has been aware of environmental issues, switching off lights when leaving a room and turning off the water while brushing his teeth. He arrived at Princeton with…

PEI Awards Seven ENV Studies Prizes and Names 38 ENV Studies Certificates

December 31, 2009 ・ Carol Peters

From the top: Stephen W. Pacala and T.A. Barron; Members of the class of 2009, (photos: Carol H. Peters) T.A. Barron and Ruthie Schwab. On June 1, 2009 PEI held its 15th annual Class Day celebration. Henry S. Horn, Professor,…

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A Note from PEI’s Director

December 31, 2009 ・ Stephen Pacala

At PEI we are approaching 2010 with a fresh sense of optimism. The Institute is strong and vital, as this issue of PEI News clearly illustrates. Inside are articles that reflect the scope and vigor of PEI’s research programs, campus…

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Food Security, A Growing Crisis in the Gulf Region

December 31, 2009 ・ Carol Peters

The Gulf region relies upon foreign sources for 60% of its food supply. Agriculture in this region is declining due to lack of water, while simultaneously the population is increasing. The Gulf region’s ability to provide its citizens with an…

Interview with Bernard Haykel

December 31, 2009 ・ Carol Peters

PEI and the Oil, Energy and the Middle East Initiative Collaborate to Solidify Princeton’s Role as World Leader in this Field “PEI has been the principal benefactor and academic supporter of this initiative. Without this support, it would be impossible…

New Climate Targets may not Change Daily Life Much

November 27, 2009 ・ Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

A Force to Fight Global Warming

November 18, 2009 ・ Jennifer Greenstein Altmann