Climate129
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Using Tree Ring Records to Decode Earth’s Climate History
An interview with Ed Cook, one of the founding directors of the Tree-Ring Laboratory at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
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Interactive Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Climate Change and Its Impacts
In celebration of Climate Week NYC, here are 10 sample questions from our Climate Challenge game on Kahoot!
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6 Ways Our Team Is Taking Action on Climate Change—And How You Can, Too
Scientists and staff within the Earth Institute share some of the ways they’re shrinking their carbon footprints.
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Silencing Science Tracker Expanded to Include State and Local Government Actions
Because the federal government isn’t the only one trying to censor, misrepresent, or otherwise stifle science.
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Dear Environmentalists, We Must Talk About Business
The pressure is on us to make a change, and we can’t afford to leave anyone behind. If we want to change the world, we have to work with big forces.
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When Is a Sea Wall a Good Idea?
Scientists at Columbia’s Earth Institute are using simulations to test how well different methods protect coastal areas from hurricanes and sea level rise.
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California Leads on Sustainability Innovation while Trump Digs Coal
California has led the nation and indeed the world on environmental policy for over a half a century.
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Farmers and Climate Scientists Have More in Common Than You May Think
An eighth-generation farmer and student explains how science seeks to quantify and understand the changes that farmers understand intuitively.
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The Intersection of Climate Science and Hope: A Personal Story
A man from Mali explains why he spent his summer working with Columbia’s Center for International Earth Science Information Network.
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.
