NextDecade’s Post

After an amazing summer, I was able to present a summary of my experience working as an Environmental Planning Intern at VHB! A special thank you to Christiana Kastalek and Louis Bekofsky for mentoring me throughout my time with this innovative and inspiring team. As an emerging professional in the planning industry, I cannot wait to see what the future holds! 😊 Below are a few slides from my presentation:

🔦INTERN SPOTLIGHT: Meet Leah Bridle. She is an intern with Landesa’s Climate Change team, advising on the risks and opportunities of carbon markets. ☀️This summer, she focused on arriving at actionable recommendations for the organization, given Landesa’s expertise and mission to advance gender-equitable and socially inclusive land rights. ❓What is something you’ve learned so far? "Beyond a lot of new knowledge about the fascinating and layered topic of voluntary and compliance carbon markets, my work this summer more generally reaffirmed what I learned from my experience in the research world. Good intentions are not enough, and there are no shortcuts to thinking critically and listening carefully while working in local communities, acting in policy arenas, and advising even well-meaning corporations and national governments." ⬇️Read her full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dRbeV5gR

Considering how little manufacturing actually happens in Ireland this is not surprising. Most recovered materials simply get exported mostly to be thrown away or burned outside the country. I would like to hear about examples of recovered materials being used in Ireland. The only one I can think of is Precious Plastics, who operate a 3D printer out in Ballymun Youth Outreach and collect plastic bottle tops for it. #circulareconomy #ireland #zerowaste #circularbusiness

☀️ 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆! ☀️ 🌊🐠 Great Barrier Reef Legacy is dedicated to educating and inspiring the youth to become the stewards of tomorrow's oceans. ** Here's how they're making a difference: ** 🏫 Local School Visits: Engaging with local schools, bringing the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef to the classroom. 🎓 Student Research: Empowering students to actively participate in marine research, fostering a love for science and conservation. 📺 Expert Advisors: You might have seen their experts on TV shows like The Project, sharing their knowledge and passion for marine life. 🌏 Immersive Educational Days: Offering immersive experiences on the reef for school groups and private charters, creating unforgettable learning moments. 🤝 Corporate Responsibility Programs: Collaborating with businesses to promote corporate social responsibility and environmental education. 🧑🔬 Internships: Providing opportunities for budding marine biologists and conservationists to gain hands-on experience. 📱 Social Media Education: Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for daily insights into conservation and the marine world. 🔍 Reef in a Box: Their innovative teaching tool brings the reef into the classroom, making learning fun and interactive. Check out the links below to learn more about their initiatives. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for our oceans! 🌊💙 "Unless we are willing to encourage our children to reconnect with and appreciate the natural world, we cannot expect them to help protect and care for it" David Suzuki https://lnkd.in/e5cRHsPm

🚀 Excited to share my final project for my Internship in Air Alliance Houston! 🔍 During my program, I delved into analyzing industrial pollution in the Houston area. My project, the "Dirty Dozen Report," identified the top 12 industrial polluters out of 350 companies using comprehensive datasets like Toxic Release Inventory, EPA/TCEQ Enforcement and Compliance Data, and Risk Screening Environmental Indicators. 📊 This report provides valuable insights into environmental impact and serves as a crucial resource for understanding and addressing pollution challenges in our community. 📑 You can explore the detailed report below: Your thoughts and feedback are always appreciated! #DataAnalytics #EnvironmentalAnalysis #DataScience #HoustonPollution #MasterProject #CommunityImpact

I just completed Clifford Chance's Climate Change virtual internship on Forage. In the simulation I: - Learned how to approach climate change risks and challenges for Clifford Chance's law team.  - Studied the impact of climate change legislation in the US and in the UK. - Review the issues and specifics of climate-related disclosure, as addressed by the EU commission. - Understood how carbon offsetting works and the function of Heads of Terms.

Link to an article I wrote for my internship with Capstone Community Action, Inc.’s pilot program, GreenSavingSmart! I only have one more week left of the internship, it’s gone by so fast! https://lnkd.in/ezzaEcTu

What is YCS-ELI? Explore the core of our esteemed program, the Yale Conservation Scholars - Early Leadership Initiative, designed for aspiring undergraduates interested in the environmental field! Find out more information at https://lnkd.in/grS_iKh4 #internship #sustainability #summer2024 #conservation #environmentaljustice #ycs-eli #efp #yale

ICCROM and the Nantucket Historical Association have joined forces to face climate change’s impact on built heritage! We are happy to be partners in a groundbreaking initiative that engages graduate students in developing a disaster and climate risk management plan for the historic island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. Together with Integrated Conservation (ICR-ICC) and the @University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design, we are committed to making a difference. This inspiring endeavor stems from last year's international workshop and Climate Change and Cultural Heritage Symposium, organized by the US National Park Service in collaboration with NHA and ICCROM. By examining the impacts on cultural resources, we realized the urgency to take action. The ICCROM and NHA Programme is a multiyear collaboration that brings together partners to assess Nantucket's built heritage using an integrated framework. To foster collaboration and engage a wider audience, we have launched a dedicated website for the project. Currently, we are also happy to announce a graduate student internship programme for summer 2023. These bright minds will embark on a preliminary survey and assessment of approximately 20 historic properties owned by the NHA, along with other representative historic properties on the island. Through archival record review, documentation, material assessments, and environmental risk mapping, we aim to identify the critical factors endangering our cultural heritage. Read more: https://bit.ly/44sHmpn #ICCROM #NHA #ClimateChange #BuiltHeritage #Preservation #InternshipProgramme #Nantucket #Collaboration #Sustainability

Carbon footprint calculation is an excellent management tool and an easy first step to ensure future operational sustainability. 👉🏼 Conducting scope 1-3 carbon footprint calculations based on the GHG Protocol is a daily task for our team, and the results are utilized to achieve climate goals, minimize operational costs, and secure future operational viability. 👉🏼 Currently, our team's intern, Iida Sinisalo, is starting her thesis work, which examines current practices of companies in utilizing these calculations as well as opportunities to utilize the data more effectively. 💡 Feel free to reach out to me if you would like to participate in Iida's thesis work and gain insights into potential opportunities for improving your own practices!