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You Asked: Lamont and Climate School Experts Tackle Reader Questions on Science and Sustainability

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Have you ever wondered how dinosaurs survived when CO₂ levels were high? Or how exactly carbon dioxide drives global warming? Or even: If the science is clear, why do we still need more climate research?

Graphic introducing the series, You Asked

We invite you to share your most pressing questions about climate, science and sustainability. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School experts will respond with clear, evidence-based answers, covering topics from climate change and energy to ecosystems and natural disasters.

You Asked creates a space where curiosity meets research, connecting public questions with leading scientists. Drawing on the latest science, our faculty help make sense of a rapidly changing world—one question at a time.

Pose your questions and future story ideas here!

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Collage of Turkiye beach scene and Columbia University Campus with text: UN Climate Change Conference COP31, Antalya, Turkiye, Nov 9-20, 2026

COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More

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