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Class Determines Vulnerability to Catastrophic Glacial Flooding in Northwest Pakistan
A recent study illustrates how low-status residents are left behind at the frontlines of worsening glacial flooding.
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You Asked: What’s It Going to Take to Adapt to Climate Change?
Paleoecologist Kevin Uno explains how humans have been adapting to changes in climate for thousands of years, and how we need to adapt now to protect our species’ future.
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The Ice Is Disappearing at Record Speed
We’ve lost 28 trillion tons of ice globally in 24 years, from 1994 to 2017, and the implications for sea level rise could be significant.
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You Asked: What Can We Do About Climate Tipping Points?
Climate scientist Radley Horton tackles questions about climate tipping points, and how we can tip the scales in a safer direction.
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The Status of Global Climate Change Legal Action: a New Report
The report provides a fresh analysis of the recurring legal issues in many of these cases, and discusses likely future directions.
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You Asked: If the Science is Clear, Why Do We Need More Climate Research?
Climate scientist Gisela Winckler explains the link between climate science and solutions, and shares some of her research adventures.
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Increasing Numbers of U.S. Residents Live in High-Risk Wildfire and Flood Zones. Why?
A variety of factors conspire to put people and property in harm’s way.
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Reconstructing 6.5 Million Years of Western Mediterranean Sea Levels
Researchers have reconstructed past sea levels in the western Mediterranean in new detail by sampling coastal cave formations.
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New U.N. Report Highlights Need to Step Up Climate Change Adaptation
Earth Institute scientists are among the lead authors on the report, which calls for increased financing for adaptation projects, especially nature-based solutions.

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!
