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Defying Some Expectations, Southern Ocean Did Not Increase Carbon Uptake in Ice Ages
In much of the world ocean, there is evidence that iron-rich dust blowing from land has fertilized algae during cold period, increasing uptake of carbon from the air, and keeping things frigid. Not here, says a new study.
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Peggy Shepard to Speak at Columbia Climate School Graduation
Environmental justice advocate Peggy Shepard will deliver the keynote address at Columbia Climate School’s inaugural Class Day ceremony on May 13.
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Space Station Instrument Provides Newly Detailed Look at Plants’ Drought Resistance
Plants in the same groups often show similar drought resistance independent of the climate in which they grow.
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A Key U.S. Earth-Sciences Official Visits Columbia to Explore Research Ideas
Oceanographer Richard Spinrad of NOAA participated in a town hall and discussed funding opportunities with Columbia Climate School researchers.
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Solar Energy Explains Fast Yearly Retreat of Southern Ocean Sea Ice
Sea ice in the Southern Ocean retreats each year much faster than it develops. This has puzzled scientists, but the explanation turns out to be simple.
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Shubhi Kesarwani: Studying Sustainability Management to Advance Water Solutions in India
She’s the founder of a company that devises water management solutions in India, and a student in Columbia’s Sustainability Management program.
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Internship Opportunities With Professor Steve Cohen
Professor Cohen is seeking two interns to provide broad administrative and research support for the spring and summer 2022 semesters.
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Amid War and Disease, World Happiness Report Shows Bright Spot
The pandemic brought not only pain and suffering but also an increase in social support and benevolence.
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Regrown Tropical Forests May Have Short Lifespans, Says New Study
Forest cover in many tropical regions increased in recent decades, but a new study suggests that much of the regenerated area is re-cleared within a few years, which could limit biodiversity and carbon storage benefits.
