Author: Olga Rukovets2
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Could April’s Eclipse Impact the Power Grid? Our Energy Expert Says Not To Worry
While parts of the U.S. will experience total darkness during the solar eclipse, the Climate School’s Melissa Lott foresees no major power disruptions.
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Catherine McKenna on Her Life, Work and Preserving the World for Future Generations
In a recent Climate School lecture, the former Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change spoke of her not-so-linear career path and why politics are pivotal in combatting climate change.
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Designing Impactful Climate Literacy Education for Emergency Management—and Beyond
Emergency managers are already facing the consequences of climate change in the workplace. How can education programs better prepare them for crises?
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Celebrating Women in Science: Tree-Ring Researcher Rose Oelkers
A Q&A with Rose Oelkers, a Ph.D. candidate at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory who studies tropical trees and their response to changes in the environment.
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Celebrating Women in Science: Amanda Grossi on Advancing Food Security
A Q&A with IRI’s Amanda Grossi, who works with farmers in Africa to help manage climate risk.
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Celebrating Women in Science: Disaster-Preparedness Researcher Thalia Balkaran
A Q&A with Thalia Balkaran, postdoctoral research scientist at the Columbia Climate School’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness, in honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
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Celebrating Women in Science: Sari Blakeley
Beginning February 11, in honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re highlighting some of the amazing scientists at Columbia Climate School.
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Faculty Spotlight: Finding Hope Through Climate Science Research and Education
Mingfang Ting wears many hats at the Columbia Climate School as a scientist, professor and education designer.
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Dredging up New York City’s Glacial Memory
Glaciologist Elizabeth Case spoke to New Yorkers about the role glaciers have played in designing the city’s landscape.
