202510
-

Canada Pledges $15 Million for Climate Adaptation in Hindu Kush Himalayan Region
In partnership with a local NGO, Canada will finance climate adaptation projects throughout Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
-

As the Earth Gets “Weird,” How Does Context Determine Climate Impacts?
In the Green Mountains of Vermont, pre-college students tackled questions about climate change and its effects on different communities.
-

Leveraging Next-Generation Tsunami Early Warning Systems to Save Lives
Tsunami early warning systems save lives not just when they are fast or accurate, but when they are trusted, understood and acted upon.
-

Is It Time To Rethink What’s on Our Plates?
In its new season, the Food Pod for Humanity podcast explores plant-based diets and alternative proteins to reduce food-related climate impacts.
-

How We Move Forward: A Chat with Climate School Professor Sheila Foster
A Q&A with the accomplished legal scholar and educator known for her pioneering work on environmental and climate justice.
-

Can Tariffs Lead to a More Circular Economy?
While controversial and often politically divisive, tariffs may have the opportunity to shift production and consumption patterns toward sustainability.
-

Ten-Year Climate Lawsuit Ends in Loss for One Man, But a Win for Climate
A German court’s dismissal of a historic lawsuit filed by an Indigenous Peruvian against energy giant RWE has far-reaching implications for climate law.
-

Tiny Giants: Marine Microbes’ Pivotal Role in the Ocean’s Future
These “invisible” organisms are key to the question of how much carbon the ocean can hold.
-

Happy Birthday, Marie Tharp!
State of the Planet celebrates the legacy of this history-making cartographer on what would be her 105th birthday.

Congratulations to our Columbia Climate School Class of 2026 and all of our 2026 Columbia University graduates! Learn more about our May 15 Climate School Class Day celebration. 💙 #Columbia2026 #ColumbiaClimate2026
