Disaster experts around the Columbia Climate School are available to answer questions from the media about hurricane physics, the role of climate change in creating strong storms, and more.

Climate change may be loading the dice for a tough summer.

The news agency Reuters produced a list of top climate scientists. Columbia researchers comprise a significant number.

Despite the pandemic putting fieldwork on pause, the observatory contributed new knowledge about the planet, its inner workings, and its future changes.

The enhanced models will enable insurers to analyze the financial implications of catastrophic events and to understand which areas are most at risk.

On the 100th anniversary of her birth, her grit and brilliance are as legendary as her work.

Scientists at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory use models and observations to understand tropical storms and advance the science of predicting them.

Climate change will intensify winds that steer hurricanes north over Texas in the late 21st century, increasing the odds for fast-moving storms like 2008’s Ike, compared with slow-movers like 2017’s Harvey, says new research.

Climate scientist Suzana Camargo shares some cautionary words.

Earth Institute experts in public health and disaster response are publishing leading-edge findings and advising governments on the coronavirus pandemic. Researchers are also examining the local and global fallout for environment, climate, energy and health systems, philanthropy, culture and education.