Author: Renée Cho

Renee Cho is a regular contributor to the Columbia Climate School. She has written over 200 articles for State of the Planet on a broad range of topics. She was previously published by www.insideclimatenews.com, and other environmental magazines. Renee was Communications Coordinator for Riverkeeper, the Hudson River environmental organization. She received the Executive Education Certificate in Conservation and Sustainability from the Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability. Follow me on Twitter: @ReneeCho_ Visit website »

Why Climate Finance Is Key To Fighting Climate Change

Massive sums of money are needed to mitigate climate disasters and to prepare for what’s on the horizon.
The Earth Is Getting Drier

Desertification is occurring in many parts of the world, including the western U.S., Brazil, most of Europe, Asia and central Africa. Is it too late to reverse it?
How Is Climate Change Affecting Your Valentine’s Day Chocolate?

Professor of Climate Jessica Fanzo explains what cacao trees need to thrive, and how climate change is making chocolate production more challenging.
A Climate Change Adaptation Expert on How To Reduce Fire Risk

Reducing fire risk will require a foundational rethinking of where we build and how.
7 Climate Experts on What We Can Still Do to Fight Climate Change

Network, think and speak your mind: Here are some ways to engage with the climate crisis.
A Disaster Expert Explains Why the L.A. Fires Have Been So Catastrophic

Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, discusses why these fires have been so devastating and what can be done about wildfires going forward.
How Climate Change Impacts Renewable Energy

Because renewable energy sources depend on the environment, both the supply of and demand for renewables are affected by climate impacts such as high heat, drought, altered precipitation patterns, flooding, extreme weather and wildfires.
Air Conditioning Poses a Climate Conundrum

The more we cool ourselves, the more we warm the planet. Is there a way to fix this?
Learning About Complex Climate Risks

This Climate School summer class teaches students that climate impacts do not impact the environment or society in isolation.

Why Climate Finance Is Key To Fighting Climate Change

Massive sums of money are needed to mitigate climate disasters and to prepare for what’s on the horizon.
The Earth Is Getting Drier

Desertification is occurring in many parts of the world, including the western U.S., Brazil, most of Europe, Asia and central Africa. Is it too late to reverse it?
How Is Climate Change Affecting Your Valentine’s Day Chocolate?

Professor of Climate Jessica Fanzo explains what cacao trees need to thrive, and how climate change is making chocolate production more challenging.
A Climate Change Adaptation Expert on How To Reduce Fire Risk

Reducing fire risk will require a foundational rethinking of where we build and how.
7 Climate Experts on What We Can Still Do to Fight Climate Change

Network, think and speak your mind: Here are some ways to engage with the climate crisis.
A Disaster Expert Explains Why the L.A. Fires Have Been So Catastrophic

Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, discusses why these fires have been so devastating and what can be done about wildfires going forward.
How Climate Change Impacts Renewable Energy

Because renewable energy sources depend on the environment, both the supply of and demand for renewables are affected by climate impacts such as high heat, drought, altered precipitation patterns, flooding, extreme weather and wildfires.
Air Conditioning Poses a Climate Conundrum

The more we cool ourselves, the more we warm the planet. Is there a way to fix this?
Learning About Complex Climate Risks

This Climate School summer class teaches students that climate impacts do not impact the environment or society in isolation.