Author: Columbia Climate School25
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Study Sees Powerful Winds Carving Away Antarctic Snow
Findings May Boost Estimates of Contributions to Sea Level
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Growing Up in an Era of Extreme Events: What We Need to Know Now
NEW YORK (October 7, 2015)—The recent flooding in South Carolina is yet another reminder of just how much destruction natural disasters can cause and how ill prepared communities throughout the US continue to be. Extreme events such as flooding, drought, and storms are leading to not only short-term economic and health impacts but are setting…
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Sandy’s Impact Lingers, Particularly for Children
Researchers Find Increased Chances of Mental Health Issues
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Earth Institute Director Jeffrey Sachs Awarded Blue Planet Prize
Jeffrey Sachs, director of Columbia University’s Earth Institute, has been awarded the 2015 Blue Planet Prize. The prize is presented each year to two individuals or organizations worldwide to recognize major efforts to solve global environmental problems. Many consider it to be the world’s highest such honor. The other recipient this year is Cambridge University…
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Frequency of Tornadoes, Hail Linked to El Niño, La Niña
Study May Aid Seasonal Forecasting
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Fountain of Youth Underlies Antarctic Mountains
New Study Explains Why Peaks Buried in Ice Look So Young
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New Data Website Helps Nigeria’s Campaign to Achieve Millennium Development Goals
Site Tracks Data About Health Clinics, Schools, Other Facilities
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New Global Maps Detail Human-Caused Ocean Acidification
Oceans Changing in Step with Rising CO2 Emissions
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Health & Tech Experts Outline 3-Part Strategy to Fight Ebola
Lancet Article Argues Epidemic Could Be Controlled Within 6 Months