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Damaging Rains From Hurricanes Can Be More Intense After Winds Subside
According to new research, the rains that come once the storm has weakened may actually be more intense than when the storm is at its strongest.
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2020 Spring Internship With David Maurrasse
Are you a Columbia or Barnard student seeking an internship for spring 2020? Apply now to intern with Dr. David Maurrasse, researching philanthropic initiatives and strategic partnerships.
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Within Sight of New York City, an Old-Growth Forest Faces Storms and Sea Level Rise
On a peninsula within sight of New York City, researchers are studying trees dating as far back as the early 1800s. Rising seas and more powerful storms, both fueled by climate change, could eventually spell their end.
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Photo Essay: An Old-Growth Forest Near New York City Faces Storms and Sea-Level Rise
Centuries-old trees on a peninsula near New York City could provide an important record of past storms. Researchers recently traveled there to sample the trees before they are wiped out by rising seas and powerful storms.
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Call for Proposals for Earth Institute Sustainability Primers
The Education Committee of the Earth Institute faculty is seeking proposals for a series of sustainability primers published by Columbia University Press. Proposals are due by March 2, 2020.
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‘Changing Planet’ Lecture Series Will Be Open to the Public
A three-part lecture series will welcome residents of nearby communities to get an up close, exclusive look at Lamont’s world-class research in Palisades, New York.
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American Geophysical Union 2019: Key Events From the Earth Institute
A chronological guide to key talks and other events at the Dec. 9-13 American Geophysical Union meeting in San Francisco.
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The Injustice That Education Does to the Environment: A Story From a Survivor
What the world’s worst industrial disaster can teach us about how schools should engage students on environmental issues.
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The Dangers of Deregulation
Deregulation reinforces a Wild West mindset that is inappropriate for the crowded planet that we all live on.
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.
