The latest earth, climate, and environmental science news from across Columbia.
Ancient sediments are rewriting the long-held story that the island suffered from a societal collapse.
Stratospheric aerosol injection is much harder than it looks on paper. A new study shows its real-world constraints.
Professor Jessica Fanzo was a commissioner of the new EAT-Lancet report, which offers a blueprint for transforming food systems.
The honor, often called a “genius” grant, recognizes exceptional creativity and dedication.
A new grant from Schmidt Sciences will support research that seeks to improve climate modeling across land, air, and sea.
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.