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This Columbia Sustainable Development Grad Is Building a Tiny Home
Stephanie Main put her Sustainable Development degree to work by building a tiny home to live a more sustainable life.
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Time to Give Up on a Carbon Tax?
Although generally a good idea, taxing carbon is politically difficult. And there are solutions that may be more effective.
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Joe Biden’s Inspiring and Strategic Climate and Economic Leadership
Joe Biden is providing America with inspiring and strategic climate and economic leadership.
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Report: 2020-2021 Highlights from the ACToday Columbia World Project
The project remains focused on its goal of combating hunger by increasing climate knowledge in six countries.
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The Rights of Nature — Can an Ecosystem Bear Legal Rights?
And if rivers and lakes had rights, could that help in the fight against climate change?
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Why Nature Is Good for Us: An Illustrated and Animated Guide
Earth Day is a time to celebrate the natural world. Being in nature can improve our mood and our mental and physical health. Plus, natural areas do a lot of work for us.
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Columbia University Releases New Plan to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050
The plan provides a set of strategies and benchmarks, grounded in science, for Columbia to achieve its ambitious sustainability goals.
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8 Meaningful Actions You Can Take This Earth Day
Making a difference in your day-to-day life is not only empowering, but can lead to wider cultural and societal change.
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On the Eve of Earth Day, A Live Discussion About the Consequential Decade Ahead
Tonight’s Earth Lecture takes a hard look at climate change and the path forward.

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.
