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Experimental Forecasts Could Help Guatemala Recover from Volcanic Eruption
Rainfall predictions out to three weeks suggest the nation may get some relief from downpours that are hindering response and rebuilding.
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Enhancing Climate Forecasts in Bangladesh
New seasonal forecasting services could improve livelihoods for Bangladeshi farmers.
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The 100th Meridian, Where the Great Plains Begin, May Be Shifting
Two new papers find that the line that divides the moist East and arid West is edging eastward due to climate change—and the implications for farming and other pursuits could be huge.
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New Columbia World Project to Address Climate Risks to Food in Six Countries
The project will focus on climate threats to food and nutrition in six developing countries, bringing research out of the lab and into the real world.
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Upping Our Game: Crop Insurance Project Proves Wildly Successful
A weather index insurance tool is graduating from research project to commercial product.
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Palm Oil in the Amazon: Threat or Opportunity?
Small migratory farming is responsible for 70% of the annual deforestation in Peru. Can palm oil address this problem and lead the change towards sustainable development in the Peruvian Amazon?
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Bridging the Gap Between Weather and Climate
Andrew Robertson is creating a forecasting system that will help societies adapt and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
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Can Soil Help Combat Climate Change?
Soil naturally absorbs a huge amount of carbon. Some scientists think we can use it to our advantage in the fight against global warming.
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Transparency and Community Empowerment around Land Investments in Cameroon
Samuel Nguiffo, founder of Cameroon’s Centre for Environment and Development, explains how he uses OpenLandContracts.org, a unique tool created by the Columbia Center for Sustainable Investment.
