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Daniel Zarrilli Joins Columbia as Special Advisor on Climate and Sustainability Issues
Zarrilli comes to the university from the New York City Mayor’s Office, where he was chief climate policy advisor.
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Does Climate Urgency Lead to Climate Action?
A new study finds that a moderate level of urgency is most likely to inspire better climate decisions.
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How You Can Help Restore Nature on Earth Day
Consider helping to revive a degraded ecosystem by getting involved in an ecorestoration project.
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Decades After the Oil Spill That Inspired Earth Day, Are We Prepared for the Next One?
We’ve gotten better at preventing and tracking oil spills, but oceanographers say much more progress is needed.
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Maureen ‘Mo’ Raymo Takes on a Mighty Mission
The decorated climate scientist is named director of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and co-founding dean of the newly launched Columbia Climate School.
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Emotional Appeal: How Art Can Inspire Action on Climate Change
Climate science tells us how the world is changing. Climate art shapes how we choose to respond.
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Summer Intern Opening With Office of Academic and Research Programs
The ideal candidate will have experience in communications, event coordination and working on a diverse range of projects.
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Announcing the Leadership of the Columbia Climate School
The Columbia Climate School will be co-led by four of Columbia’s most eminent climate experts: Alex Halliday, Jason Bordoff, Ruth DeFries, and Maureen Raymo.
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Graduation Ceremonies During A Pandemic Once Again
We will remember these two pandemic graduations and appreciate how fortunate we are to finally gather together in person.

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
