Distance Education Blogs

February 12, 2025
Beyond Green Bonds: Exploring the World of Sustainable Finance
Interested in a career that empowers you to drive sustainable choices and shape eco-friendly business strategies? If so, then you may want to pursue a role in sustainable finance, a growing… Read more »

February 09, 2025
How to Become a Herpetologist
When you are passionate about caring for animals and the conservation of animal species, then it is only natural to want to spend your career working with those wondrous and… Read more »

February 06, 2025
What Causes Desertification?
The impacts of climate change have become increasingly evident, particularly in vulnerable communities around the world. Storms are growing more potent and frequent. Wildfires are burning out of control due to high… Read more »

February 03, 2025
How to Be Successful in Online Classes
Today, computers and the internet make it possible for students to take courses toward their degrees from just about anywhere in the world. At the same time, taking online classes can be… Read more »

January 24, 2025
Net Positive vs. Net Zero: Why Climate-Ready Businesses Are Shifting Goals
In today’s era of environmental accountability, terms like “sustainability,” “net zero,” “regenerative,” and “net positive” are reshaping corporate strategy. While many businesses have set their sights on achieving net zero… Read more »

January 22, 2025
Climate Resilience in Business: Adapting and Thriving in a Changing World
Understanding Climate Resilience I am a social ecologist who studies the often complex relationships between humans and nature. This brings an interesting perspective to understanding climate resilience, and I’m learning… Read more »

January 09, 2025
Business as Usual is Over: Why Climate Readiness is the New Standard for Success
Climate readiness isn’t about politics; it’s about pragmatism. The market doesn’t care about your ideology; it cares whether you’re prepared to adapt, compete, and thrive in a world reshaped by… Read more »

January 03, 2025
Naval Architecture: Designing Ships for Performance and Efficiency
With an increased demand for more sustainable and eco-friendly operations across nearly all industries, the maritime industry is no exception. Not only does it take a great deal of fuel… Read more »

January 03, 2025
How to Start an Urban Garden
Environmental challenges abound and they can feel insurmountable. From climate change to biodiversity loss and even food security, you worry about today’s pressing challenges — but you feel driven to… Read more »

January 03, 2025
Understanding Carbon Offsets’ Role in Climate Action
The impact of climate change is currently playing out in real time. The weather has become more erratic as natural disasters have become more extreme; the in-between seasons seem to… Read more »