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Tree Rings Show Unprecedented Rise in Extreme Weather in South America
A new South American Drought Atlas reveals that unprecedented widespread, intense droughts and unusually wet periods have been on the rise since the mid-20th century.
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Future Hurricanes: Fast Like Ike or Slow Like Harvey?
Climate change will intensify winds that steer hurricanes north over Texas in the late 21st century, increasing the odds for fast-moving storms like 2008’s Ike, compared with slow-movers like 2017’s Harvey, says new research.
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Environmental Justice and Economic Recovery
An American infrastructure revitalization program could put people to work while improving the efficiency and quality of our communities and economy.
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Reopening Mostly Erases Effects of Pandemic Reductions in CO2 Emissions
Although emissions temporarily dipped due to coronavirus, the numbers are bouncing back quickly as economies reopen.
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New Podcast Episode: New York’s Pathway to Decarbonization
As the Cuomo administration emerges from the hardest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions remain as to how the state plans to achieve its ambitious decarbonization goals.
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What’s New and Noteworthy in the Latest Congressional Report on Climate Change
In its new report, the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis decided to select more solutions — more technologies, more policy options, and more innovation.
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COVID-19’s Long-Term Effects on Climate Change—For Better or Worse
Changes in carbon emissions, individual behaviors, and government responses will have a big impact on the environment and our ability to combat climate change.
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Coronavirus and Wildfires Combine to Pose Potential Threat to Indigenous Lives and Lands
But experts say it’s not too late to reduce the most serious effects of these compound issues.
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Refining Projections of Antarctic Ice Loss and Global Sea Level Rise
Research by Center for Climate and Life Fellow Pierre Dutrieux will lead to greater understanding of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet’s future stability and associated sea level rise.

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“
