The Green Room is a podcast where you will meet the people at the frontlines of climate action. They come from different fields of expertise: activists, entrepreneurs, policy-makers, engineers, artists and many more. But all they share a common goal – take action today to ensure a greener tomorrow. The […]

SDSN USA’s Zero Hunger Pathways Project Dialogue 3 brought together cross-sectoral stakeholders for a discussion, focused on identifying: 1) tools and models to evaluate pathways for improving food and nutrition security in the US; 2) multi-faceted evaluation metrics that reflect food systems sustainability, equitability, resilience, and health outcomes; 3) mechanisms […]

Welcome to the Ottawa Green Business Virtual Speaker Series where we’ll be talking to innovators and leaders in the Green Business sector. On April 29, we were joined by Michael Shank, Communications Director for Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance. Michael discussed the ambitious climate action work of the Carbon Neutral Cities […]

Dr. Michael Shank presents an overview of his graduate course on Sustainable Development, which is offered at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs in the spring of 2021. These pop-up mini-course presentations are offered for prospective and current NYU students interested in enrolling in NYU’s Center for Global Affairs graduate courses.

Upon invitation from Barstow Memorial School, Dr. Michael Shank discusses why he’s running for Vermont State Senate as an Independent Candidate, his plan for a resilient Rutland County, and his first experience with government. Here’s Dr. Shank’s Q&A with Barstow Memorial School: 1. Your name, political affiliation, candidacy sought, & […]

Dr. Michael Shank discusses the www.RutlandRising.org series he’s co-hosting with Castleton University and, given Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing, draws specific attention to one event within the series: “How to Pursue a Legal Career and Keep the Government Accountable to Its Citizens”. Join on November 13 to discuss […]

Dr. Michael Shank discusses the importance of investing in Rutland County’s downtowns, especially in the wake of COVID-19 and its impact on businesses. Stronger downtowns make for stronger and more resilient communities. Support your local businesses: #BuyLocal #BuyVermont. Check out the Downtown Rutland Partnership’s opinion piece in the Rutland Herald […]

Dr. Michael Shank discusses economic and social reasons for changing Rutland High School’s logo, identifying the Washington NFL Team’s decision to change their logo following sponsor pressure, as well as the American Psychological Association’s recommendation of the elimination of indigenous mascots noting the threat to human development.

Dr. Michael Shank shares his campaign agenda for state senator representing Rutland County, what he’ll focus on and prioritize, and the principles guiding his service to the community.

Dr. Michael Shank discusses how Rutland County can be more resilient in the face of increasingly extreme weather, heavier rains, heavier winds, and more flooding. Taking lessons learned from the recent Hurricane Laura and Vermont’s experience with Hurricane Irene, Shank discusses how town planning commissions can protect river corridors and […]