Author: Renée Cho2

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 Change Is a National Security Risk

The U.S. Defense Department regards climate change as a “threat multiplier” that exacerbates existing environmental stresses and national security risks, and affects everything it does.
Plankton Are Central to Life on Earth. How Is Climate Change Affecting Them?

Plankton play many important roles on the planet. How will climate change affect them, and is it already happening?
Climate Lawsuits Are On The Rise. This Is What They’re Based On.

A new report from the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and the United Nations says that climate litigation has more than doubled in the last five years, and is expected to continue to increase.
Alumna Profile: Lauren Faber O’Connor

Lauren Faber O’Connor was recently awarded the 2023 GSAS Dean’s Award for Distinguished Achievement, which recognizes recipients for their profound impact on academia and on the world at large.
Climate Change Is Making Travel That Much Harder

Here’s why climate change is making travel harder and what you can do about it.
AI’s Growing Carbon Footprint

Artificial intelligence has the potential to develop game-changing ways to fight climate change — but only if we can find ways to cut its carbon emissions.
The Truth About Gas Stoves

Concerns have arisen gas stoves and their impacts on indoor air pollution and children’s health. What does the science show, and why are we only hearing about this now?
The Energy Transition Will Need More Rare Earth Elements. Can We Secure Them Sustainably?

Scientists are exploring a variety of ways to provide raw materials for the energy transition with less harm to people and the planet.
Climate Education in the U.S.: Where It Stands, and Why It Matters

Young people need to learn about climate change because it is going to shape their futures in many ways. What are they learning about it in school?

Why Climate Change Is a National Security Risk

The U.S. Defense Department regards climate change as a “threat multiplier” that exacerbates existing environmental stresses and national security risks, and affects everything it does.
Plankton Are Central to Life on Earth. How Is Climate Change Affecting Them?

Plankton play many important roles on the planet. How will climate change affect them, and is it already happening?
Climate Lawsuits Are On The Rise. This Is What They’re Based On.

A new report from the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and the United Nations says that climate litigation has more than doubled in the last five years, and is expected to continue to increase.
Alumna Profile: Lauren Faber O’Connor

Lauren Faber O’Connor was recently awarded the 2023 GSAS Dean’s Award for Distinguished Achievement, which recognizes recipients for their profound impact on academia and on the world at large.
Climate Change Is Making Travel That Much Harder

Here’s why climate change is making travel harder and what you can do about it.
AI’s Growing Carbon Footprint

Artificial intelligence has the potential to develop game-changing ways to fight climate change — but only if we can find ways to cut its carbon emissions.
The Truth About Gas Stoves

Concerns have arisen gas stoves and their impacts on indoor air pollution and children’s health. What does the science show, and why are we only hearing about this now?
The Energy Transition Will Need More Rare Earth Elements. Can We Secure Them Sustainably?

Scientists are exploring a variety of ways to provide raw materials for the energy transition with less harm to people and the planet.
Climate Education in the U.S.: Where It Stands, and Why It Matters

Young people need to learn about climate change because it is going to shape their futures in many ways. What are they learning about it in school?