Climate102
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The Intergenerational Ethics of Climate Change
We owe the young climate activists our attention and support.
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As Climate Warms, Plants May Demand More Water, Cutting Supplies for People
New study challenges many climate scientists’ expectations that plants will make much of the world wetter in the future.
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Trump’s Continued Climate Denial and the Fires of California
If we are to address climate change, environmental protection must once again be seen as above politics and an unfit arena for partisan battle.
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Chuck Schumer’s Electric Car Plan and the Politics of Climate Change
Senator Schumer’s electric vehicle proposal is a creative and sound approach that would have a significant impact on America’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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Rising Seas Threaten Low-Lying Coastal Cities, 10% of World Population
In a new report, CIESIN researchers help to identify urban populations at risk from sea level rise. Their updated data set is meant to inform adaptation strategies.
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Five Ways Schools Can Advance Sustainability and Climate Justice
It is more important than ever for schools, educators, and students to lead the way toward a more sustainable future.
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Should New York Build a Storm Surge Barrier?
A recent event at Columbia University debated the pros and cons.
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Recommendations for Creating a Department of Sustainability and Climate Change in NYC
A graduate student workshop evaluated the challenges and opportunities for a bill that aims to unite sustainability and resiliency issues under one office in city government.
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Carbon Pricing as a Policy Instrument to Decarbonize Economies
A new study analyzes the suitability of different carbon pricing mechanisms as instruments to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
