Author: Adrienne Day

Highlights From the 2024 Lamont Open House: 75th Anniversary Edition

Through interactive exhibits, games and lectures, people of all ages learned about geology, earth science and climate change.
A Showcase Combining Knowledge and Action

The Climate School’s first-ever showcase highlighted the school’s mission to partner with organizations outside of Columbia to build climate solutions.
Bollinger Convening: Unlocking the Potential of Universities to End Hunger and Malnutrition

How can powerful institutions like universities address seemingly intractable issues like global hunger?
Only 270 Million Square Kilometers to Go: The R/V Marcus G. Langseth Helps Map the World’s Oceans

For the first time in almost nine years, the R/V Marcus G. Langseth is back in New York City, stationed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for some much-needed TLC. State of the Planet got a tour of this impressive seismic vessel, learning how it can help researchers forecast earthquakes and save lives in the process.
Food Systems Expert Jessica Fanzo Reflects on Receiving One of Science’s Highest Honors

Professor of Climate Jessica Fanzo discusses how an “unplanned” career path led to her recent election to the National Academy of Sciences.
How Can ESG Support Female Leadership?

Gender parity is good for companies. So why is there still a gap?
How One Sustainable Development Student Balances Academics and Athletics

When she’s not studying for her classes in the Undergraduate Sustainable Development program, Phoebe Anderson is running with Columbia’s cross-country team.
Pomodoro Pasta with a Side of Accountability: Addressing Food Waste in NYC

Experts say that over 30% of all the purchased food in wealthy societies is tossed. Here are some tips to curb waste and its climate impacts.
Plugging the Leak on Laundry Pollution

Laundry is the biggest source of microplastic fibers in our waterways. These Columbia researchers are working on a solution.

Highlights From the 2024 Lamont Open House: 75th Anniversary Edition

Through interactive exhibits, games and lectures, people of all ages learned about geology, earth science and climate change.
A Showcase Combining Knowledge and Action

The Climate School’s first-ever showcase highlighted the school’s mission to partner with organizations outside of Columbia to build climate solutions.
Bollinger Convening: Unlocking the Potential of Universities to End Hunger and Malnutrition

How can powerful institutions like universities address seemingly intractable issues like global hunger?
Only 270 Million Square Kilometers to Go: The R/V Marcus G. Langseth Helps Map the World’s Oceans

For the first time in almost nine years, the R/V Marcus G. Langseth is back in New York City, stationed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for some much-needed TLC. State of the Planet got a tour of this impressive seismic vessel, learning how it can help researchers forecast earthquakes and save lives in the process.
Food Systems Expert Jessica Fanzo Reflects on Receiving One of Science’s Highest Honors

Professor of Climate Jessica Fanzo discusses how an “unplanned” career path led to her recent election to the National Academy of Sciences.
How Can ESG Support Female Leadership?

Gender parity is good for companies. So why is there still a gap?
How One Sustainable Development Student Balances Academics and Athletics

When she’s not studying for her classes in the Undergraduate Sustainable Development program, Phoebe Anderson is running with Columbia’s cross-country team.
Pomodoro Pasta with a Side of Accountability: Addressing Food Waste in NYC

Experts say that over 30% of all the purchased food in wealthy societies is tossed. Here are some tips to curb waste and its climate impacts.
Plugging the Leak on Laundry Pollution

Laundry is the biggest source of microplastic fibers in our waterways. These Columbia researchers are working on a solution.