Author: Sarah Fecht3
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Should Coastal Communities Rebuild or Retreat After Hurricane Ian?
The benefits and challenges of moving communities to safer ground.
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25 Years of Translating Climate Science Into Action
The Columbia Climate School’s International Research Institute for Climate and Society celebrated its 25th anniversary in an event on September 16.
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How Climate Change Impacts Fall Foliage
Changing temperatures and precipitation can affect when the leaves change and how vibrant their colors blaze.
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Mining, Land Grabs, and More: When Decarbonization Conflicts With Human Rights
Transitioning off fossil fuels isn’t all sunshine and roses. Experts from around Columbia Climate School weigh in on how governments and developers can move forward responsibly.
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Is Air Pollution Fueling Stronger Thunderstorms? Project Aims to Find Out
In Houston, researchers are studying how air pollution particles affect the strength and lifecycle of storms in order to improve weather and climate forecasting.
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What the Inflation Reduction Act Does — and Doesn’t Do — for Climate
It’s the U.S.’s first bill that focuses on climate change, but it’s not perfect.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jeffrey Fralick, Climate Risk Analyst
After graduating from Columbia’s Sustainability Science program, Jeff took a bit of a detour but eventually ended up at his dream job.
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What’s Causing the Devastating Floods in China, India, and Bangladesh?
Climate School experts explain the conditions contributing to heavy downpours that are displacing millions in Asia.
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How to Prepare for a Hyperactive Hurricane Season
What an “above average” hurricane forecast means, and how individuals and communities can be ready to ride out the possible storms to come.
