The latest earth, climate, and environmental science news from across Columbia.
Columbia's Tree Ring Laboratory is racing against time to uncover the secrets of old-growth trees before they’re lost forever.
The biggest research breakthroughs pioneered at Columbia seem more important with each passing year. What could be next?
Maria Diuk-Wasser, an expert on ticks, explains her latest research on carriers of Lyme disease and babesiosis.
A study found that we have overestimated how much nitrogen enters natural ecosystems from the air. It has climate implications.
Andrew Kruczkiewicz, a meteorologist and senior staff researcher at the Columbia Climate School’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness, breaks it down.
A new study could provide insight into natural hazards and help guide infrastructure and revitalization projects.
New research suggests that resilience to climate change is driven by ecological fit, flexibility, and local knowledge.
The index provides a novel and more realistic picture of risk, including access to financing to address climate vulnerabilities
A Climate School marine geophysicist shares her perspectives on marine research, and what brings her hope for the field.
Alexis Abramson’s first love was the study of heat—how to use it, conserve it and eliminate waste.
On May 13, Acting President Shipman visited labs across disciplines that are advancing bold solutions to today’s most urgent challenges.
The cities include not just those on the coasts, but many in the interior. Houston is sinking fastest.