Author: Columbia Climate School27
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World Surf League Teams Up with Columbia to Support Ocean Science
New philanthropy takes an innovative approach
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Greenland’s Ice Is Getting Darker, Increasing Risk of Melting
Feedback loops from melting itself are driving changes in reflectivity
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In Gulf of Mexico, Microbes Thrive Above Natural Oil Seeps
New insight into how plankton and oil interact
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New App Explores Ice and Sea Level Change Through Time
Lamont-Doherty Scientists Create ‘Polar Explorer: Sea Level’
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Genetic Analysis of Asian Elephants in India Reveals Some Surprises
Researchers find one population actually two; suggest strategies for future elephant conservation
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New Drought Atlas Maps 2,000 Years of Climate in Europe
Completes the First Big-Picture View Across Northern Hemisphere
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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