Climate

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

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Recap

How to Achieve Climate Justice in the City

An interactive GSAPP workshop charts a path for Columbia’s role in advancing environmental and climate equity in New York’s neighborhoods.

A World Leaders event at Columbia's Low Library in UN Secretary-General António Guterres, an older man in a gray suit and light blue tie, sits in a chair on stage with Maureen Raymo, interim director at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, a woman with long dark hair, a dark suit jacket and gray skirt. On the stage are two large monitors one advertising the "State of the Planet" report and the other a nine panel grid featuring virtual participants.
Recap

UN Secretary General Makes Case for Global Climate Action at World Leaders Forum

António Guterres outlined the stakes of the climate change crisis in stark terms in a conversation with Columbia University's Maureen Raymo.

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From the President

Bollinger Commends the Mailman School of Public Health’s Leadership During the Pandemic

In wide-ranging remarks, Columbia’s president gives a nod to the importance of expertise and the role of the University in providing a path forward

UN Millennium Fellows: A group of students hold signs that highlight various climate change issues
Announcement

Columbia Undergrads Chosen as UN 2020 Millennium Fellows

Meet two of the more than 1,400 students, representing 80 universities worldwide, who are deeply committed to social impact, sustainable developmen

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Announcement

Columbia to Establish a Climate School to Meet the Challenges of a Warming World

The Columbia Climate School will provide the education, research and global partnerships needed to create and maintain a sustainable society.

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In Brief

Toxic Algae Blooms Are on the Rise, Fueled by Climate Change, Pollution

Scientists, public officials and citizens must work together to protect our shared waters.

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From Amateur Meteorologist to Sustainability Specialist

Jeffrey Fralick is among the first students to graduate from Columbia's sustainability science master’s program.

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In Brief

Better Sleep Helps Not Just Our Bodies and Minds But Our Planet Too

Catching enough Z’s can lead to improved health, productivity and sustainable choices that conserve Earth’s resources.

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Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland Is Coming to Columbia

As part of Columbia's World Leaders Forum, she will talk about climate change, gender equality and social welfare.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray stand on a platform in the middle of Times Square with teachers Jared Fox and Aida Rosenbaum accompanied by two students each.

Times Square New Year’s Celebration Honors Science Education

Jared Fox, with Columbia's BioBus, helps New York City's mayor, Bill de Blasio, ring in 2020 with the annual ball drop.

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Recap

How Should Columbia Drive Climate Change Innovation?

The University asks students to collaborate on building a roadmap for climate response and a more sustainable future.

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In Brief

As Amazon Fires Rage, Brazilian Government Ignores Old Lessons

The ability to monitor deforestation and fires from satellite is now routine. Political will is the main ingredient.