Climate
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Why Hawaii Is Falling Short on Climate Resilience
Hawaii’s March 2026 flooding exposed more than damaged roads and homes. True recovery must prioritize local needs and long-term preparedness.
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Wildfire Smoke Returns: What to Know About This Week’s Air Quality
Air pollution expert Dan Westervelt discusses this summer’s wildfires and resulting air quality in New York City and beyond.
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New Environmental Performance Index Highlights Sustainability Gains and the Challenges Ahead
The 2026 EPI, produced by Yale and Columbia Climate School, finds that Europe leads in environmental performance but few countries are on track for net-zero by 2050.
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Beyond Borders: What It Takes to Build a Climate-Resilient Megalopolis
The Greater Bay Area in China is implementing nature-based solutions to build climate resilience amid rapid urbanization, biodiversity loss and worsening storms.
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Columbia Climate School and Sciences Po To Launch Dual Degree Focused on Climate Action
Columbia Climate School and the Paris Climate School at Sciences Po are launching a new dual master’s program at the intersection of climate science and ecological governance.
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Climate Models Show El Niño Is Rapidly Strengthening
The World Meteorological Organization says a strong El Niño could drive extreme weather in many regions.
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Extreme Heat Is Here: What Columbia Climate School Experts Want You to Know
As a dangerous early-summer heat wave covers swaths of the globe, Columbia Climate School experts discuss the impacts of extreme heat.
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Climate School Alumni Aim for Sustainability Goals in the 2026 World Cup and Beyond
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup plays out in North America, M.A. in Climate and Society graduates are working behind the scenes to drive sustainability efforts in sporting events.
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Climate Attribution Conference Explores Science, Law and Accountability
Speakers explored how climate attribution research is shaping lawsuits, policy and public health.
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!
