Climate107
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You Asked: Should We All Go Vegetarian or Vegan to Reduce Our Carbon Footprint?
Short answer: Moderation is key.
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Center for Climate and Life Fellow Explains IPCC Sea Level Warning
Pierre Dutrieux, a Lamont-Doherty oceanographer and 2019 Climate and Life Fellow, discusses his Antarctic research and what the new IPCC report says about sea level rise.
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Karenna Gore on the Intersection of Faith, Climate Change, and Social Justice
How the daughter of Al Gore has forged her own unique path on addressing the biggest challenge of modern times.
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You Asked: Are My Efforts to Reduce My Carbon Emissions Too Minor to Matter?
Individual efforts to reduce carbon emissions could, in fact, go a long way in making a difference.
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Just Climate Change Action: The Importance and Challenges of Centering Indigenous Wisdom and Perspectives
Indigenous communities are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, leading the way for innovative actions rooted in first-hand experiences of climate disasters and shifts, and knowledge transferred across generations.
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Ten Years of Collaborating on Climate and Food Security
An event this week will celebrate a partnership that has helped to make farmers and food systems more climate-resilient, and will discuss what comes next.
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You Asked: How Does Climate Change Help to Spread Diseases?
An Earth Institute expert explains why climate change is great for mosquitoes (but bad for people), and why we shouldn’t really worry about prehistoric germs coming back to life.
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How Climate Change Impacts Our Water
Climate change disrupts the water cycle in ways that could profoundly alter how we live our lives.
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You Asked: How Much Does the U.S. Subsidize Renewable Energy Versus Fossil Fuels?
The answer might seem cut and dried, but it’s not as simple as you might think.

The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.
