October 4, 2021
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Exposure to Deadly Urban Heat Worldwide Has Tripled in Recent Decades, Says Study
A detailed analysis of temperatures and population trends in 13,115 cities shows where specific numbers of people are most affected.
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Attribution Science: Linking Climate Change to Extreme Weather
Scientists can now determine what role climate change plays in making extreme weather events more frequent and intense.
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Recap of Climate Week NYC 2021 at Columbia
Climate Week NYC may be over, but you can watch recordings of most of the amazing events hosted across Columbia University and the Climate School here.
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Congestion Pricing is Slowly Coming to New York City
London, Singapore, and Stockholm have all managed to do something that New York City has been unable to do; enact and implement congestion pricing in its central business district.
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
