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Author Elizabeth Kolbert Coming to Class

Author Elizabeth Kolbert, who writes about nature and the environment for The New Yorker, will talk about her new book, “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History,” at a special class on Feb. 10 at Columbia University.
Hundreds of Ways to Measure Sustainability

Private companies and organizations in the public and non-profit sectors have begun to embrace the idea of sustainability: How to operate in ways that reduce consumption of water, energy and other resources, and help keep from depleting the planet’s natural resources. But how do we measure progress? Reliable metrics are needed – to understand what…
Latest Environmental Performance Index Introduces New Indicators

Innovations in the 2014 EPI include a new wastewater treatment indicator; a new approach to climate change indicators; and two new satellite-derived indicators for air quality and forests.
New Initiative to Focus on Climate and Extreme Weather

Superstorm Sandy expert Adam Sobel is getting ready to launch a new initiative on extreme weather, thanks to a €250,000 two-year AXA Award in Climate and Extreme Weather he has just received from the AXA Research Fund.
Program on Child Well-Being and Resilience

The study of child vulnerability and resilience in planning for, responding to, and recovering from mega-disasters is a key area of focus for Earth Institute’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness. Because of the importance and complexity of these issues and the urgency of making sure that children are appropriately protected and nurtured, policies and programs…
Change Lives and Change the World.

The Giving Day countdown has begun! Donate to the Earth Institute between now and midnight tonight to support your favorite programs and help win matching funding for our scientists, researchers and students.
Climate Change Will Bring More Surprises to Security Community

Climate change will increase the risk of conflict, says, Marc Levy, and climate stress may trigger new forms of security threats.
Internship Opportunities with the Earth Institute Director’s Office

The Office of the Director of the Earth Institute is offering three internship opportunities: The Age of Sustainable Development Online Class and Coursebook internship; the Administrations, Communications and Research Internship; and the Communications, Research, Writing and Event-Planning Internship.
The Significance of Stunting

It is estimated that 165 million children around the world are stunted. That is to say 165 million children are stunted in their growth, development and future potential.

Author Elizabeth Kolbert Coming to Class

Author Elizabeth Kolbert, who writes about nature and the environment for The New Yorker, will talk about her new book, “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History,” at a special class on Feb. 10 at Columbia University.
Hundreds of Ways to Measure Sustainability

Private companies and organizations in the public and non-profit sectors have begun to embrace the idea of sustainability: How to operate in ways that reduce consumption of water, energy and other resources, and help keep from depleting the planet’s natural resources. But how do we measure progress? Reliable metrics are needed – to understand what…
Latest Environmental Performance Index Introduces New Indicators

Innovations in the 2014 EPI include a new wastewater treatment indicator; a new approach to climate change indicators; and two new satellite-derived indicators for air quality and forests.
New Initiative to Focus on Climate and Extreme Weather

Superstorm Sandy expert Adam Sobel is getting ready to launch a new initiative on extreme weather, thanks to a €250,000 two-year AXA Award in Climate and Extreme Weather he has just received from the AXA Research Fund.
Program on Child Well-Being and Resilience

The study of child vulnerability and resilience in planning for, responding to, and recovering from mega-disasters is a key area of focus for Earth Institute’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness. Because of the importance and complexity of these issues and the urgency of making sure that children are appropriately protected and nurtured, policies and programs…
Change Lives and Change the World.

The Giving Day countdown has begun! Donate to the Earth Institute between now and midnight tonight to support your favorite programs and help win matching funding for our scientists, researchers and students.
Climate Change Will Bring More Surprises to Security Community

Climate change will increase the risk of conflict, says, Marc Levy, and climate stress may trigger new forms of security threats.
Internship Opportunities with the Earth Institute Director’s Office

The Office of the Director of the Earth Institute is offering three internship opportunities: The Age of Sustainable Development Online Class and Coursebook internship; the Administrations, Communications and Research Internship; and the Communications, Research, Writing and Event-Planning Internship.
The Significance of Stunting

It is estimated that 165 million children around the world are stunted. That is to say 165 million children are stunted in their growth, development and future potential.