202410
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Here Comes the Sun—and the Extreme Heat
Learn more about extreme heat on State of the Planet, and check out Columbia Climate School’s workshop on extreme heat, at the Forum July 10-12th.
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Finding an Undocumented Earthquake That Moved a River
Researchers offer a behind-the-scenes look at their recent discovery of an earthquake that shifted the course of the Ganges.
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An Earthquake Changed the Course of the Ganges. Could It Happen Again?
2,500 years ago, an earthquake changed the course of the mighty Ganges River, a new study shows. The region remains vulnerable to a similar event now.
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Two Sustainable Development Award Winners Reflect on Their College Careers
Daniel Leal de Moraes Santana and Sophie Hanin, from the class of 2024, share their experience, post-graduation plans and advice to current students.
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Faculty Announcement: Sheila Foster Appointed Professor of Climate
Sheila Foster has been appointed a tenured professor of climate at the Climate School.
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Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast: What to Make of Extreme Weather Predictions
Why are extreme weather events worsening? How is climate change contributing to this development? And what measures are being taken to adapt to this new reality?
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New Report Refutes 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind and Electric Vehicles
The Sabin Center identified and examined the 33 most pervasive false claims about renewable energy.
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Cascadia Subduction Zone, One of Earth’s Top Hazards, Comes Into Sharper Focus
Where tectonic plates collide off the coasts of the western United States and Canada, giant earthquakes and tsunamis occur. The last one was 324 years ago. When will be the next?
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If Ice Could Talk: Environmental Personhood in Social Media
What if the environment could speak for itself? Would people listen? Some parody social media accounts are trying to find out.
