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Why Manhattanhenge Matters Beyond the Sunset
Manhattanhenge is a reminder that we live on a tilted, rotating planet orbiting something much larger—a perspective scientists link to stronger spatial awareness and environmental concern.
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Translating Climate Awareness Into Action at New York High Schools
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Join Us on May 30 to Celebrate Hudson River World Fish Migration Day
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Why Manhattanhenge Matters Beyond the Sunset
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Ancient Dust Points To Retreat of West Antarctic Ice Sheet During Last Warm Period
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The Paradox of AI and Climate
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Can Coney Island’s Dunes Protect Against Another Sandy?
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Columbia’s Energy Tech Conference Spotlights the Race for AI’s Clean Power Future
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Congratulations to the 2026 Graduates of the Columbia Climate School
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Columbia Climate School Mace Bearer Carries a Tradition Forward
Congratulations to our Columbia Climate School Class of 2026 and all of our 2026 Columbia University graduates! Learn more about our May 15 Climate School Class Day celebration. 💙 #Columbia2026 #ColumbiaClimate2026
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Upcoming Events
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027 Description: Welcome Today and Every Day Join us on the Manhattanville campus on June 27, 2026, for a free, fun-filled celebration of community! Immerse yourself in the arts through youth programming, indulge in Uptown cuisine with local vendors, […]
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Where: Online Event Description: Climate LIVE K12: The National Wildlife Federation’s Youth-focused Climate Solutions in Action Climate LIVE K12 is dedicated to bringing the science of sustainability to K12 students, educators, and parents. About this Event Target Audience: MS, HS, Undergrad, Teachers The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has two climate education programs based in […]
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026 9:00 AM – Thu , June 11, 2026 4:00 PM Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027 Description: The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and the Columbia Climate School are hosting the second Attribution Science and Climate Law Conference to be held on June 10-11, 2026 at Columbia […]
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Media Highlights
- As El Niño forecasts have grown more accurate over time, humanitarian groups, governments, companies and farmers have become more adept at preparing for its effects, though the most vulnerable and underserved communities may not have […]
- Broadly, rare earth minerals’ potential uses extend further than we realize, according to Greeshma Gadikota, PhD, professor of earth and environmental engineering at Columbia, who is leading the scientific endeavor. For example, they can be […]
- “This is a very, very big deal,” said Gernot Wagner, a climate economist at Columbia Business School. “Money speaks.” At the simplest level, geothermal generation is the process of harnessing the heat within the earth […]
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