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Can a New Type of Glacier on Mars Aid Future Astronauts?
A recent publication identifies evidence of glacial activity and underground ice on Mars in an unusually flat and temperate area, which could serve as a future human landing site.
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Meet 12 Columbia Graduates Taking on the Climate Crisis
These students are serious about Earth Day, and doing their part to protect the environment. They are committed to thinking and acting more sustainably.
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Columbia Climate School Goes to the Green Mountains
This pre-college program in Castleton, Vermont, will mobilize students in grades 9–12 to take action and affect change in response to our warming planet.
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You May Have Noticed Some Changes Around Our Site…
The Earth Institute is proud to announce that we will take on a central role in the new Columbia Climate School.
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How the Biden Administration Could Improve the Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Program
A variety of changes could be put in place to reduce methane emissions.
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Quiz: Earth Day and Environmentalism
Take a break and test your knowledge of Earth Day, environmentalism, and all things natural.
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Glacier Melt to Redirect Alaska’s Alsek River, Endangering World-Famous Rafting Route
As a glacier in southern Alaska melts, a major river is likely to shift course within the next decade, putting the future of local fisheries and a popular rafting path at risk.
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A New Project to Track and Value Climate Innovation in the Built World
Launched today, the Carbon Accounting Project will calculate products’ hidden costs and benefits.
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Geotextiles Could Slow Glacial Melt, but at What Cost?
Swiss ski resorts are using geotextiles to prevent accelerated glacial melting, but researchers have found this strategy too expensive for use in global-scale glacier protection.
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.
