Author: Columbia Climate School8
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Research Links Climate Change to Lazier Jet Stream, Leading to Extreme Weather
A new study links climate change to increasing stalling of the jet stream, but also highlights uncertainties in climate models.
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It’s Tick Season. Here Are the Latest Findings on Lyme and Babesiosis.
New research offers insights on how the tick-borne diseases spread and interact in infected animals.
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A Message on the Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
Columbia responds to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University.
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Climate School Announces New Faculty and Academic Leadership Appointments
The new appointees bring expertise in a wide variety of disciplines including climate adaptation, food systems, financial issues, law and paleoclimate.
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Improving Market Design for Energy Storage
A new study finds that electricity market design is the key to trade-offs between more affordable energy and lower carbon emissions.
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Meet Evan Brooks From the Climate and Society Class of 2024
A recipient of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Fellowship, Brooks aims to craft inclusive policies that address the climate crisis.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jonathan Rubin Takes Vertical Farming to New Heights
In 2021, Rubin launched Fresh Florida Farms, which grows non-GMO hydroponic lettuce, microgreens, sprouts, herbs, and other leafy greens in Boca Raton.
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We Made Musical Instruments From Trash at Manhattanville Community Day
Inspired by Bash the Trash, kids had a chance to make musical instruments out of reusable materials, then perform in a parade.
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Highlights From the 2023 Climate School Class Day and Commencement
Congratulations, graduates!