Climate Change Interview: How Local Policy Can Address a Global Problem

calendar_today 5 April, 2024

Climate change poses a worldwide challenge. “Global warming will intensify multiple and concurrent hazards in all regions of the world,” warned the United Nations in their 2023 IPCC report. But despite this issue’s global scope, responses and solutions primarily unfold at the local level.  As Northeastern University professor and scientist …

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How Public Policy Is Addressing Climate Change in the Boston Area

calendar_today 17 January, 2024

The world has experienced an alarming acceleration of climate change over the last several years — including effects ranging from recurrent large wildfires to severe flooding to abnormal weather patterns. Coastal areas are particularly vulnerable, with experts predicting that these regions will experience extreme heat waves, rising sea levels, and …

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Benefits of Experiential Learning in a Public Affairs Program

calendar_today 11 August, 2023

Experiential learning is a hallmark of Northeastern University. Students in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs have the opportunity to gain real work experience and build their resume. The MPA and MPP programs provide a variety of experiential possibilities, from internships at government …

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