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Event Series 2025 Zero Waste Month

Talk Trash

Come say hi! Throughout October, Harvard's waste experts will be popping up at different campus spots to talk trash with you. Learn about what should go in each bin and how to handle your unique items like batteries and e-waste. Hear more about what the university is doing to reduce waste, and how you can be part of the solution!  

The Uncomfortable Truths of Public EV Charging

Rubenstein Building, Room 414 AB, 79 JFK St., Cambridge +1 more

In this Energy Policy Seminar, Elaine Buckberg, Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability and the former Chief Economist of General Motors, will give a talk entitled "The Uncomfortable Truths of Public EV Charging." Buckberg will explore the realities of charging electric vehicles in public, from empirical work on highway charging data, to how much time it takes to charge in cities without a home charger.

RSVP required. A Harvard University ID is required for in-person attendance; all are welcome to attend via Zoom.

Climate change: Seeking bipartisan solutions during turbulent times

The Studio 10th Floor Kresge Building 677 Huntington Ave, Boston +1 more

Climate change poses an enormous threat to people worldwide. How can we most effectively address it? This program brings together Gina McCarthy, who led the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under President Obama, and former Republican Congressman Bob Inglis for a dynamic conversation. They will discuss the merits of regulatory and free market solutions and explore opportunities to work across political divides. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to discover hopeful, pragmatic approaches to today’s most pressing environmental issues.