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The Long Battle Against Bigotry, Racism and Hatred
While the struggle is difficult and at times discouraging it is always worth the effort and I believe in my heart, that we “shall overcome someday.” We can never give up or surrender.
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Community Group Welcomes Step Forward for Offshore Wind in New York
On March 18, the New York Public Service Commission green-lighted a critical component of the state’s first offshore wind farm.
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Combining Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge Enhances Fire Management in the Sahel
A less predictable climate is undermining traditional decision-making around controlled burns in the Sahel. Columbia’s ACToday project is forging connections to enhance these communities’ resilience to the changing climate.
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In a Lamentable Year, Finland Again is the Happiest Country in the World
The 2021 World Happiness Report marks a somber moment as COVID-19 continues to rage on a little more than a year since it was declared a pandemic by the WHO.
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Earth Institute Statement on Anti-Asian Violence
We unequivocally condemn these acts of violence, and express our support for the Asian American community at this difficult time.
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How Climate Change Is Affecting Sea Squirts In Antarctica
As melting glaciers alter ecosystems in and around Antarctica, scientists study how sea squirts react.
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Why Fines and Jail Time Won’t Change the Behavior of Ghana’s Minibus Drivers
Research shows that a range of structural factors, including exploitative labor relations and police corruption, compel and solicit dangerous driving behavior.
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COVID Vaccine Distribution Nears a Turning Point, but Equity Issues Remain
As production ramps up, experts hope the vaccine will reach areas that are underprivileged and often hardest-hit.
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Interwoven: A Speaker Series Talk on Equitable Relationships Between Land and People
A guest speaker introduced students to the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust and its work to secure land tenure for Indigenous, Black, Latinx, and Asian farmers.
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
