Yearly Archives

2024

Dartmouth Class Marshals: A Look Back at Their Journey

TL/DR - Class marshals for the class of 2024 at Dartmouth College were selected for their good citizenship, enthusiasm, integrity, and positive impact on others. They were invited to share the highlights of their time at Dartmouth and to talk about a place on campus that holds special meaning for them. These marshals include Jason Acosta…

Global Media Turns to Bowdoin’s Rudalevige for US Political Insight

TL/DR - Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, is facing federal firearms offences and is scheduled to go on trial for tax offenses later in the year, which may increase emotional strain on the President but might also aid in highlighting his independent operation of the justice department. Trump's recent felony conviction in the "hush money"…

First Set of Climate Policies Scored in Carbon Project

TL/DR - The Carbon Scoring Project is assessing emissions throughout the economy, focusing in particular on energy-related emissions from the power, industry, transportation, and building sectors. The project uses various in-house models and data from the Annual Energy Outlook 2023 report to project emissions and evaluate the impact of recent…

NY First to Implement Federal HEAR Program for Inflation Cut

TL/DR - The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy to initiate the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program, becoming the first state to do so. The program aims to lower energy costs for homeowners and renters, improve the environment and electrical grid, and…