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Hurricane Irma: Resources for Journalists
As Hurricane Irma batters the Caribbean with winds up to 185 miles per hour, Earth Institute experts are standing by to answer questions from the media.
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Earth Institute Experts Break Down the Causes and Impacts of Hurricane Harvey
As Texas reels in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, our scientists are helping to make sense of how this storm became so destructive, and what’s needed for recovery.
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Internships Available at Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Turn in your application for a Fall 2017 internship by September 15.
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Climate Change Could Spell Trouble for Europe’s Electrical Grid
Peak demand for electricity is expected to shift from winter to summer, and from Northern Europe to the South—changes that could strain the region’s infrastructure.
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Climate May Quickly Drive Forest-Eating Beetles North, Says Study
Over the next few decades, global warming-related rises in winter temperatures could significantly extend the range of the southern pine beetle, one of the world’s most aggressive tree-killing insects, through much of the northern United States and southern Canada, says a new study.
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Hurricane Harvey: Resources for Journalists
Earth Institute experts are on-hand to answer media questions about hurricane physics, rapid intensification, emergency response, and more.
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It’s Not Too Late to Become an Earth Institute Intern or Research Assistant
Several labs, grants, and fellowships are still accepting applications.
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Sustainable Macroeconomics Class Seeks Teaching Assistant
Taught by Jeffrey Sachs, the Massive Open Online Course will focus on the new directions of macroeconomic analysis required to integrate sustainable development challenges.
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Sabin Center Wins Award for Outstanding Contributions to Environmental Protection
The American Bar Association award recognizes the center as a premier source for information, analysis, and education on climate change law and policy.
