Author: Columbia Climate School21
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Megadrought in Southwest Is Now the Worst in at Least 1,200 Years, Study Confirms
The continuation of dry conditions across a wide region has broken records going back to the year 800. Researchers believe climate change is largely to blame.
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Colonialism Distorts the Quest to Save Heritage Threatened by Climate Change, Say Researchers
Climate change threatens to destroy invaluable heritage sites and traditions in marginalized countries — but empowering local people is key to saving it.
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Celebrating the 2022 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
This U.N.-designated day aims to accelerate gender equity and improve access to and participation in science for women and girls.
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A New Multimedia Package Offers Talks by Top Scientists on Climate Impacts and Adaptation
A printed book supplemented by electronic slides and a webinar series will present authoritative lectures from a wide variety of scientists across the world.
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Simultaneous Droughts Could Threaten Global Food Security, Says Study
In a world where many countries depend on agricultural imports, warming climate increases the odds that multiple important crops could fail.
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An Immersive Art Installation Records the Sounds of the Sea
Columbia’s School of the Arts will present Jana Winderen’s “The Art of Listening: Under Water,” February 3-13.
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Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation Gift Establishes Inaugural Columbia Climate School Fellowships
A new gift will provide full tuition for students in the Master’s in Climate and Society program.
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Spring Workshop Explores New Modes of Environmental Storytelling
‘Writing Cultural Landscapes’ is a six-week, not-for-credit workshop offered through the Climate School for all Columbia affiliates who want to explore the intertwined crises of environment and equity.
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Losing a Hectare of Wetlands Could Cost $8,000 Per Year in Flood Damages
New findings may help inform discussions as the Supreme Court takes up a case that could limit wetland protections under the Clean Water Act.
