Climate
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New Research Indicates That in the Future, Trees May Store Less Carbon Than Expected
Even as trees photosynthesize late into the year, their growth stops by mid-summer, which impacts their carbon uptake.
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You Asked: What Exactly Is a ‘Super’ El Niño?
Columbia Climate School experts explain what a strong El Niño could mean for the planet this year.
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Raising AI for a Just Climate Future
Raising a responsible child and building responsible AI both require a deep awareness of what we are training them to notice and value.
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Climate Finance Students Win Private Equity Case Competition
For the first time, a team from the inaugural M.S. in Climate Finance program participated in the prestigious Columbia Business School and KKR Private Equity Case Competition.
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Regenerative Travel: Students Field Test What’s Next in Climate-Conscious Tourism
The Wild Tomorrow capstone workshop and Cuttyhunk Practicum are two examples of Climate School initiatives that focus on climate-conscious travel.
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Translating Climate Awareness Into Action at New York High Schools
The student-led Youth Climate Action Alliance Interscholastic Conference brought together high school students from across the boroughs to learn about and collaborate on climate action initiatives.
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Ancient Dust Points To Retreat of West Antarctic Ice Sheet During Last Warm Period
Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf and the West Antarctic Ice Sheet may have been far smaller during one of Earth’s most recent warm periods, according to a new study.
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The Paradox of AI and Climate
AI is a two-sided coin, with tremendous potential to benefit the environment while also requiring an immense amount of water and energy. How will these two opposing dynamics balance out—or can they?
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Can Coney Island’s Dunes Protect Against Another Sandy?
The Coney Island Creek dune planting project started in 2021, with the goal of increasing coastal resilience and giving community members hands-on experience protecting their environment.
You Asked invites you to share your most pressing questions about climate, science, and sustainability. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School experts will respond with clear, evidence-based answers. Pose your questions and story ideas!
