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San Francisco State adds climate justice course to graduation requirement

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Climate ChangeFebruary 11, 2025 4:48 pm

San Francisco State adds climate justice course to graduation requirement

As extreme weather unfolds in real time, the next generation is fully invested in protecting the planet through education. San Francisco State University will play a major role thanks to a modified graduation requirement that will now include climate justice. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.

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