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Risks and Choices as Populations Surge in Flood Zones, Rich and Poor
In a live webcast on Friday, August 6, at noon ET, join host Andy Revkin in a brisk solution-focused discussion with Beth Tellman and other top experts in risk reduction.
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Making Up for Lost Time: Earth and Climate Scientists Get Back Out Into the Field
Lamont’s field season typically sees as many as 50 to 60 expeditions, which take researchers to all corners of the globe. As pandemic restrictions begin to lift, teams are picking up where they left off.
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The Ephemeral Tennis Ball: Addressing Sustainability in Sports
Professional tennis tournaments can lead the way when it comes to making the shift towards a low-waste sport.
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To Tackle Food Insecurity, Invest in Digital Climate Services for Agriculture
New recommendations outline a path to maximize impact of investments in digital climate services for small-scale farmers.
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Populations Exposed to Flooding Growing Much Faster Than Thought, Says Study
Human migration and increasing inundations are causing more people to be vulnerable.
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A Porpoise at the Precipice: Should We Let the Vaquita Go?
With mothers and calves among the last nine or so porpoises, recovery is still possible. This is a rare instance where a small, specific investment could help bring the vaquita back from the brink.
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New York City’s Hidden Old-Growth Forests
Scientists are uncovering centuries of climate data and human history from giant old timbers saved from demolished structures.
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Meet Irina Ishan From Columbia Climate School’s Inaugural Class
She helped to draft a national climate change policy in her home country.
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Globalization Persists Through the Pandemic
We will find ourselves in a post-pandemic world where COVID will be gone but far from forgotten.
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
