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EarthLab Releases First-Ever Impact Report, Showcasing Early Achievements and Future Aspirations

Seattle, WA – October 7, 2024
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EarthLab, an institute at the UW College of the Environment taking equitable action on climate change, is proud to announce the release of its inaugural impact report. This document highlights EarthLab’s significant achievements from January 2021 – June 2024 and outlines its ongoing commitment to fostering innovative, equitable climate solutions.
“Releasing EarthLab’s first impact report is an honor that I share on behalf of all the community partners, staff, researchers, and students that make up our community,” shared Executive Director Ben Packard. 

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NextGen Narratives | Pushing Boundaries as an EarthLab Intern

By Cordy Plymale
When you hear the phrase, “push the boundaries,” what do you think? These three words are the foundation of EarthLab’s mission, which explains that developing innovative, just, and equitable solutions to environmental challenges comes from bridging expertise, partnerships, and resources at UW with the wider community. This past summer, I considered this phrase deeply. For me, these three words were the driving force of my experience as an EarthLab intern. 

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