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How Unprecedented Was the February 2021 Texas Cold Snap?
A look at historical trends shows that extreme cold spells are relatively common during Texas winters. Maybe it’s time to start designing for it.
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Fossil Plants at Bottom of the Greenland Ice Sheet Warn of Future Melting
The discovery of fossil plants below a mile of Greenland ice indicates that the ice sheet completely melted in the past, and suggests it could rapidly do so again.
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The ‘Zealandia Switch’: Missing Link in Big Natural Climate Shifts?
Movements of winds in the Southern Hemisphere may be the key to waxing and waning of ice ages, says a new study.
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Michael Regan and the Reconstruction of the U.S. EPA
The next four years should undo the damage of the past four years and put America back on the path of effective environmental policy.
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To Save Giant Sequoia Trees, Maybe It’s Time to Plant Backups
When a species spreads too slowly to escape climate dangers, should humans assist them in migrating into nearby territories?
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Reducing Risk and Avoiding Disaster – Creating Grid 2.0
Experts discussed the challenges and opportunities of upgrading the electric grid during a recent webinar.
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How Does an Iceberg Really Float?
A popular way of portraying icebergs is inaccurate. Through a viral tweet, watercolors, and interactive websites, people are learning about how icebergs actually float in water.
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How Universities Can Support Interdisciplinary Careers for Climate and Sustainability Progress
A webinar on March 17 will explore the issue in-depth.
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Sustainable Development Students Tackle Four Real-World Challenges in Fall 2020 Workshop
Students provided guidance and practical recommendations for clients on a variety of sustainability issues.
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
