Climate147
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Quiz: How Much do You Really Know About Climate Change?
The answers to some of these questions may surprise you.
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How Will Climate Change Impact Ocean Health?
Three scientists explain what they’re learning about the ocean’s changing conditions. These discoveries will contribute to the sustainable management and conservation of marine resources, helping to secure food for current and future generations.
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What the U.S. Military is Doing About Climate Change
The White House may deny that climate change is happening, but the Department of Defense has been taking action for years to avoid and adapt to climate-related disasters.
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What’s Next for Offshore Wind in the U.S.?
A panel of experts discusses the challenges and opportunities that lie just off the coast.
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New Program Will Tackle Public Health Threats Around the Globe
From pandemics to food crises and climate-related disasters, Columbia’s new Global Health Security and Diplomacy program will help prevent, detect, and respond to a wide range of problems.
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Can You Survive Our Climate Week Challenge?
These seven not-so-hard things will shrink your carbon footprint. We dare you to try them.
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In Florida and Texas, Keeping the Lights on Means Planning for Climate Change
New York’s lessons from Hurricane Sandy can help in the wake of Harvey and Irma.
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‘Pangeo’ Project Will Improve Access to Climate Data
The better climate models become, the harder it is to use them. One team of researchers is working to fix that.
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6 Climate Change Solutions We Can All Agree On
These ideas hold merit no matter where you fall on the political spectrum

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“
