Author: Columbia Climate School22
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Otters the Size of Lions Once Roamed the Earth
Enhydriodon omoensis dwarfed ancestors of humans who lived alongside it from 2.5 to 3.5 million years ago; the two species may have competed for food.
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Meet Patrick Beckley From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
He is interested in implementing climate solutions both locally and globally.
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Meet Aesha Datta From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
A climate journalist and Fulbright scholarship recipient, she wants to deepen her knowledge about climate change and was attracted by the program’s interdisciplinary nature.
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17 Million-Year-Old Teeth Open Windows Into Early Ape and Human Evolution
A new study shows that natural variants of oxygen within ancient animal teeth recorded details of seasonal rainfall, environmental conditions and animal behavior.
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Meet Siddharth Dasgupta From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
He aims to connect theory and research with practical solutions to effect change.
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First Columbia Climate School Graduates Head Off to Exciting Jobs
This year’s graduating students are carrying their climate expertise into startups, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and more.
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Multiform Floods: A Growing Climate Threat
When different types of floods occur in close succession or simultaneously, the challenges to communities can be immense.
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Meet Adam Stickney From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
He’s looking forward to learning how to transform thought into climate action.
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Meet Victoria Hamilton From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
Victoria’s Indigenous heritage inspires her to preserve nature and speak up for marginalized communities.
