Sebastian Duque Rios
Sebastian Duque Rios joined the Environmental Law Institute as a Research Associate in August 2024. He provides editorial support for the People Places Planet Podcast.
Appears in 10 Episodes
Food Waste Prevention Week: Highlighting Changemakers in Nashville
In this special episode of People Places Planet, host Dara Albrecht and ELI Senior Attorney Linda Breggin take us to Nashville for Food Waste Prevention Week, where lo...
Healthy Schools, Healthy Futures: Transforming School Meals for Student Wellness and Sustainability
Nutritious food in schools is essential for student health, academic success, and a more sustainable future. In this episode of People Places Planet, host Dara Albrech...
Clear Skies Ahead: Reducing Bird-Building Collisions
Each year, around one billion birds die from collisions with buildings in the United States—an alarming but preventable crisis driven by modern glass architecture. In ...
Environmental Defenders: On the Frontlines of Conservation
Environmental defenders play a critical role in safeguarding natural resources and advocating for human rights, yet they face severe threats—including harassment, viol...
What's the Buzz? Legal and Scientific Frameworks for Pollinator Conservation
Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture, yet their populations face mounting threats from climate change, habitat loss, and pesticide use. I...
Water, Borders, and Diplomacy: A Conversation with IBWC Commissioner Giner
The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) plays a crucial role in managing U.S.-Mexico border water resources, overseeing treaties that impact millions of...
AI and the Environment: Balancing Demands, Challenges, and Opportunities
Data centers supporting artificial intelligence consume staggering amounts of electricity, with their energy demands projected to potentially account for up to 10% of ...
Environmental Justice: The State-Level Perspective
More than 35 states have introduced or drafted environmental justice laws as of 2023, and 14 of those states have implemented at least 21 new laws focused on environme...
ELI Intern Minisode: The 30x30 Initiative in California and Environmental Justice in the Farm Bill
At the Environmental Law Institute, interns have the opportunity to develop independent research projects based off their interests. In this episode of the People Plac...
Here's To New Adventures: Farewell to Our 2022 Research Associates
In this week’s episode of People Places Planet Podcast, three of ELI's four outgoing Research Associates (Sarah Backer, Ella Stack, and Tori Rickman) sit down with hos...