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Warmer Temperatures Drive Arctic Greening
Using satellite images spanning decades, a new study has found that the northern tundra is becoming greener, as warmer air and soil temperatures lead to increased plant growth.
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Europe’s ‘Great Famine’ Years Were Some of the Soggiest in Centuries
Unrelenting rains led to a miserable famine in Europe from 1315-1317. Just how wet was it? A new study reveals that the beginning of the famine included some of the wettest years in the last 700 years.
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Why Climate Change is an Environmental Justice Issue
Climate change is a threat to everyone, but some groups—socially and economically disadvantaged ones—face the greatest risks.
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Take Our 2020 Climate Week Quiz
Test your knowledge of the latest climate news.
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Lamont Alumna Receives Prestigious Prize
Susan Trumbore, who earned her Ph.D. at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, is among the recipients of the 2020 Balzan Prize, one of the most prestigious international awards in natural science and humanities.
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Alumni Spotlight: Milo McBride, Climate Advocate and Creative Thinker
The recent graduate shares highlights from his time in the Environmental Science and Policy program, and advice for current students.
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Seismic Monitoring May Improve Early Warnings for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
A new study finds that real-time monitoring of ground motion could have detected a sudden and catastrophic flood in Bhutan five hours before it destroyed a village.
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Climate Week at the Earth Institute
Next week, September 21-27, is Climate Week in New York City. Join us for a series of online events covering the climate crisis and pointing us towards action.
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U.S. Should Launch a National Energy Innovation Mission to Reach Climate Goals
A new report details a plan to kickstart energy innovation in the U.S.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
