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Report Co-Authored by Center for New York City Affairs’ James Parrott Leads to Pay Raise for Uber, Lyft Drivers

August 19, 2018September 7, 201825 views

Uber drivers make about as much money as minimum wage workers. Sometimes, they make even less. That’s because drivers of ride-hailing apps are considered independent contractors, and, unlike employees, aren’t protected under federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. That’s about to change, however — … Continue Reading →

Consultant on Peru’s National Action Plan for Coffee

August 17, 2018September 4, 2018103 views

Before beginning Milano’s Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management (EPSM) program, Meike Willems worked in Peru for the Green Commodities Program, an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) aimed at building a wide platform for coffee involving both the public and private sector. This summer, Meike returned as … Continue Reading →

Taylor Morton (EPSM ’17) Chosen for Environmental Education 30 Under 30 award

August 16, 2018September 4, 2018104 views

Taylor Morton graduated from Milano’s Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management program last year. This year, she became one of only thirty young leaders from around the world recognized by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) as the top change-makers in environmental education for … Continue Reading →

Summer 2018 Internship: On the Front Lines of the Environmental Movement

August 16, 2018September 4, 2018182 views

Second-year Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management (EPSM) student, Daniela Rico is an Environmental Justice (EJ) intern at the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC). Her undergraduate work in environmental biology taught her the science that led to an interest in advocacy and environmental problem-solving. She took time out this summer to … Continue Reading →

Alumna ‘Killin It’ In the Fight Against Climate Change

August 13, 2018August 17, 201888 views

Molly Craft Johnson (’15) is Assistant Director for Sustainability Initiatives at The New School’s Tishman Environment and Design Center and responsible for engaging students and supporting initiatives that bolster a campus-wide culture of sustainability. Prior to working at the Tishman Center, Molly was an Environmental Defense Fund Climate … Continue Reading →