State of the Planet - News from the Columbia Climate School

Exposure to Deadly Urban Heat Worldwide Has Tripled in Recent Decades, Says Study

Quantum Phase Transition Is Detected on a Global Scale in the Deep Earth

Scientists have observed and learned to use subatomic phenomena on the earth’s surface. Now, for the first time, they can see similar things deep within the planet.

by Holly Evarts |October 14, 2021

Scientists and Native People Jointly Study Sea-Ice Declines Threatening Seal Hunts

Seals have been a staple for the coastal village of Kotzebue for generations. Rapid changes in sea ice driven by ocean warmth are presenting a challenge for hunters.

by |October 14, 2021
Mount Kanchenjunga, the third largest mountain in the world, is shared between Nepal and India. Credit ICIMOD.

Asian Mountain Nations to Present Unified Voice at Global Climate Conference

Countries from the Hindu Kush Himalayas seek to present a unified voice at COP26 with their #HKH2Glasgow campaign.

by |October 14, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Julia Koppman Norton, District Supervisor at California Coastal Commission

The Environmental Science and Policy program gave Norton the tools she needed to become a protector of, and advocate for, California’s beaches.

by Taylor Goto |October 14, 2021

Fall 2021 Internship Opportunity with the Center for Climate Systems Research

The intern will be using a Bayesian framework and Flee agent based model to simulate human migration due to conflict and food insecurity in East Africa.

by |October 12, 2021