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Our Focus Has to Be on the Victims of Hurricane Laura
Atmospheric scientist Adam Sobel writes that yes, Hurricane Laura is about climate change, but first it’s about people.
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Greenland Ice Sheet Saw Record Loss in 2019
An international team of polar researchers says that the Greenland ice sheet experienced record loss in 2019.
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New Guidance for Communicating With Kids About COVID-19
A new resource provides talking points for parents, medical professions, and others who work with kids to help reinforce healthy behaviors.
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Study Quantifies Potential COVID-19 Spread From Hurricane Evacuation
Spread of the coronavirus during a hurricane evacuation could be minimized by directing evacuees to the right areas and taking proper measures, say researchers.
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Marie Tharp’s Adventures in Mapping the Seafloor, In Her Own Words
The pioneering mapmaker explains how she and colleagues discovered underwater mountain ranges 40,000 miles long, and helped to prove that the continents move.
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Join Us in Celebrating #MarieTharp100
July 30 marks 100 years since the birth of Marie Tharp, a pioneering geologist who created some of the first maps of the ocean floor. We’re celebrating her achievements and legacy with blog posts, giveaways, and more.
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Genetics Could Protect Coral Reefs from Global Warming
A Columbia study provides a blueprint for the use of genomics to help combat climate change.
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Columbia to Establish a Climate School to Meet the Challenges of a Warming World
The Columbia Climate School will provide the education, research and global partnerships needed to create and maintain a sustainable society.
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Scientists Warn of Wide Impacts on Midwaters Around Deep-Sea Mining Sites
Interest in deep-sea mining for metals has grown substantially in the last decade. A new study argues that it poses significant risks not only to the immediate surroundings, but also to the water hundreds to thousands of feet above the seafloor.
