Climate & Earth Sciences

The latest earth, climate, and environmental science news from across Columbia.

The prestigious prize will enable them to pursue independent projects of their choice.

Earth’s underlying crust in the Turkana Rift region has significantly thinned, presaging Africa’s eventual breakup.

New research found that large portions of Indonesia's Java Island are sinking at rates of up to 1.5 meters per decade.

New findings shed light on a widespread gap in the geologic record.

As the program engages more directly with global concerns such as the climate crisis, he will lead the way.

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.