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These trends could have a significant impact on marine life, tourism, and coastal economies.
Co-authors John Mutter and Sonali Deraniyagala explain why an interdisciplinary approach is necessary to understand these connections.
A new study shows how sensitive parts of the Greenland Ice Sheet are to a level of warming well within the projected range.
Several factors are causing this seemingly paradoxical dynamic.
New research could help communities better prioritize immediate local interventions.
Canada’s record 2023 wildfire smoke is part of a broader, continent-wide trend, a new analysis shows.
The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles a year ago were among the worst in California’s history.
Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson focuses on making buildings more efficient through data, machine learning, and smart design.
Columbia Climate School researchers' new findings could help millions who lack access to potable water.
Columbia News spotlights 2025 Columbia University research breakthroughs you should know about.
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Current climate models overstate the rate of nitrogen fixation, a natural process that helps remove atmospheric carbon dioxide.