State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

Author: Mike Steckler12

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  • Delays and progress

    Delays and progress

    The days have been so long and jam-packed days that none of us can believe it’s only been two full days here. The wells and preparations have taken longer than expected, but we are finally seeing progress.

  • On the Road to Jamalganj

    On the Road to Jamalganj

    After 11 hours on the road, we finally reached Jamalganj and the drill site. Unable to face the long daily drive to our planned rest house, we arranged to stay locally.

  • Arrival in Bangladesh: Assessing Risk of Natural Hazards

    Arrival in Bangladesh: Assessing Risk of Natural Hazards

    We arrived in Bangladesh this morning after a full day of traveling only to find 4 pieces of luggage missing. We will need to return tomorrow to get it. Spent the day in preparing and fighting traffic in Dhaka instead of heading to the field.

  • Delays and progress

    Delays and progress

    The days have been so long and jam-packed days that none of us can believe it’s only been two full days here. The wells and preparations have taken longer than expected, but we are finally seeing progress.

  • On the Road to Jamalganj

    On the Road to Jamalganj

    After 11 hours on the road, we finally reached Jamalganj and the drill site. Unable to face the long daily drive to our planned rest house, we arranged to stay locally.

  • Arrival in Bangladesh: Assessing Risk of Natural Hazards

    Arrival in Bangladesh: Assessing Risk of Natural Hazards

    We arrived in Bangladesh this morning after a full day of traveling only to find 4 pieces of luggage missing. We will need to return tomorrow to get it. Spent the day in preparing and fighting traffic in Dhaka instead of heading to the field.