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Technology’s Costs and Benefits
The transformative technologies of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries have brought incredible benefits but also substantial costs. The central issue of our time is understanding and mitigating those costs when we can, and adapting to them when we cannot.
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Tackling Crowd Management in Subways During Pandemics
Columbia researchers are working with the MTA to develop machine learning and traffic models to optimize traffic flow during pandemics.
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Fusion-Fueled Clean Energy May Be Closer Than You Think
A Columbia Climate School expert shares his thoughts on the new fusion breakthrough, next steps, and why he’s optimistic about the future of fusion.
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COP27: Meaningful Progress and Missed Opportunities on Food System Emissions
Did the conference deliver on its billing as the first “food COP”?
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A Renewable Future for Formerly Incarcerated New Yorkers
Rikers Island, the world’s largest penal colony, could become a solar farm. While this is a significant step toward a healthier future, certain considerations must be taken into account to ensure the transition is just and equitable.
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How Will a Warming Arctic Affect the Atlantic Lobster Fishery?
Changes in water temperature and circulation could have big impacts for a major fishery.
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With Historic Droughts on the Rise, We Must Reclaim Our Water
Droughts are becoming much more severe and widespread, disrupting industry and sustenance around the world. To combat water scarcity, neighborhoods must reconsider the design of their wastewater systems.
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New Reports Explore Roadblocks to and Drivers of Investment in Renewable Energy
The zero-carbon energy transition is the solution to the 2022 energy crisis and a fundamental part of the solution to the global climate crisis. Two new reports not only identify the main roadblocks to investment in renewables, but also provide actionable recommendations to governments.
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New Climate School Report Details State Policy Trends in Disaster Resilience
As disasters become more expensive, state-level recovery measures are increasing in importance. A new report sheds light on state efforts to prioritize disaster resilience and recovery.
