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 »

A New Way To Help Protect Pregnant Women and Children From Lead Poisoning

Lamont research professor Alexander van Geen is testing a new kit that detects lead in old paint.
Solar Geoengineering To Cool the Planet: Is It Worth the Risks?

Once considered a crazy idea, solar geothermal engineering is gaining acceptance in some circles. But it’s not without drawbacks.
How Climate Change Drives the Spread of Invasive Plants

Abetted by warmer climes, non-native species can take root and wreak havoc in new environments. Is there anything we can do about them?
Extreme Weather is Necessitating a Shift in Humanitarian Action: A Q&A with Andrew Kruczkiewicz

How can groups like the Red Cross anticipate and prepare for disaster, as opposed to merely responding to it?
Why the Success of COP28 Depends on Climate Finance

Experts say we have the tools to solve the climate crisis. Why aren’t we using them?
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.

A New Way To Help Protect Pregnant Women and Children From Lead Poisoning

Lamont research professor Alexander van Geen is testing a new kit that detects lead in old paint.
Solar Geoengineering To Cool the Planet: Is It Worth the Risks?

Once considered a crazy idea, solar geothermal engineering is gaining acceptance in some circles. But it’s not without drawbacks.
How Climate Change Drives the Spread of Invasive Plants

Abetted by warmer climes, non-native species can take root and wreak havoc in new environments. Is there anything we can do about them?
Extreme Weather is Necessitating a Shift in Humanitarian Action: A Q&A with Andrew Kruczkiewicz

How can groups like the Red Cross anticipate and prepare for disaster, as opposed to merely responding to it?
Why the Success of COP28 Depends on Climate Finance

Experts say we have the tools to solve the climate crisis. Why aren’t we using them?
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.