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Two Months in the Southern Ocean, for Science
Under the leadership of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory scientists, two different expeditions sailed to the stormy Southern Ocean to learn more about Earth’s climate history.
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Radley Horton: Finding Answers and Spreading Messages of Caution and Hope on Climate
Climatologist Radley Horton’s impactful research is matched by his commitment to communicating the under-appreciated threats associated with global warming.
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You Asked: What Caused Climate Change Before the Industrial Revolution?
A paleoclimatologist walks us through some of the natural causes of climate change — and why it’s important to take action on human-caused warming.
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What the Earth Institute is Doing for Climate Week 2019
We’ve planned a busy week of climate-related events and blog posts for you to learn from, enjoy, and get inspired.
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The Tribe That Brought a Damaged Shoreline Back to Life
How the Shinnecock Indian Nation Tribe in Long Island, NY, transformed a desolate and barren stretch of shoreline to protect their land from erosion and sea-level rise
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You Asked: Can the Great Green Wall Stop the Sahara From Expanding?
A climate scientist answers readers’ questions about an initiative that would plant a vast wall of trees to combat the effects of climate change.
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Burning Headlines Kick off a Climate-Coverage Campaign
As part of the Covering Climate Now initiative, an art exhibit transforms climate-related newspaper pages to reflect what’s coming on a human-heated planet.
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How We Can Make Ports More Sustainable — And Why it Matters
An index created by a Sustainability Science student quantifies the major environmental impacts of shipping hubs.
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You Asked: Does Caring About Plastic Distract From Climate Change?
Short answer: Why not both?
The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.
