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As Environmental Conflicts Increase, How Can They Be Managed?
Research scientist Joshua Fisher provides solutions in his new book.
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A Road Map for Minibus Electrification
A report co-authored by the Center for Sustainable Urban Development offers recommendations for electrifying a popular mode of transportation in three African cities.
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Sea Vegetables Are the Future of Farming
Farming in the ocean requires little more than sun and sea water to provide nutritious food, create jobs, and restore coastlines.
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Forest Fires Increasingly Affecting Western Rivers and Streams, for Better and Worse
Fires may increase stream flow for years after sweeping the surface, and temporarily increase downstream water supplies. But they may also increase the risks of landslides and floods in affected areas.
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Researchers Map New York State Methane Emissions With a Mobile Laboratory
Scientists are using mobile instruments to measure and hopefully help reduce emissions from landfills, cities, farms, waste treatment plants and other sources where mitigation measures could be put in place.
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Alumni Spotlight: Marly Isler
Marly Isler, who implements socially and environmentally responsible strategies at Johnson & Johnson, shares how her time in the Sustainability Management program has impacted her journey.
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Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, and Electric Vehicles
The solution to environmental problems caused by technology will probably be addressed by new technologies.
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Students Secure Funding to Prototype Lamppost Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
A company that grew out of a Sustainability Management class project aims to accelerate EV adoption by making access to chargers more equitable.
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A Message From Women Activists Across Africa
In a recent workshop, grassroots women peacebuilders said they are being left out of critical decision-making discussions, and that the media isn’t sharing their stories.

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
