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Seismologist Göran Ekström Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Ekström’s work spans many facets of global earthquake seismology, from the nature of individual earthquakes and other seismic sources to the large-scale structure of the Earth.
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You Asked: Do Plastic Bag Bans Work in Developing Nations?
An environmental lawyer tells us about the impact of anti-plastic bag legislation across the world.
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As Oceans Warm, Microbes Could Pump More CO2 Back Into Air, Study Warns
A new study suggests bacteria may respire more carbon dioxide from the shallow oceans to the air as seas warm, reducing the deep oceans’ ability to store carbon.
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Educating Sustainability Managers
We need all of those now being trained as sustainability professionals and we will need many more in the future. We need innovation in the management of our organizations in order to create the standard practices and capacities needed for sustainability.
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How New York City is Preparing For Climate Change
The New York City Panel on Climate Change reports that extreme weather is becoming more frequent, longer lasting and more intense. How is the city dealing with the impacts of climate change?
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How Storytelling Inspires Change
Two sustainable development undergrads attended the annual Planet Forward Summit to learn about environmental storytelling.
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Student Union for Sustainable Development Presents: Fireside Lunch Chats
Earth Institute faculty and students recently gathered to discuss science communication in the field of sustainable development.
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You Asked: How Can I Find Out the Carbon Footprints of Different Foods?
We look at research from the Earth Institute and beyond to answer questions about the impacts of beef, soy, and more.
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In Memoriam: Don Melnick
Professor Melnick’s life and work have been a force for advancing science and securing environmental sustainability around the world. He died on April 18th.
AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
