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Planet Earth May Have a Metabolism Problem
In a recent talk, a visiting scholar argued that Earth’s energy balance is out of whack, and it’s up to humanity to fix it.
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The Secret Life of Trees
Kevin Griffin uses remote sensing to track the daily rhythms of trees. His work is helping to bring tree biology to life for students and the general public.
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Op-Ed: Fracking Could Threaten Peace in Colombia
State-led oil and gas exploration is causing social and environmental protests to flare up in areas that have just begun to recover from the long and costly path to peace.
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Out on the Farm With SEE-U NYC
This summer, the Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates gave students an in-depth look at the food systems in and around NYC.
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You Asked: Do Artificial and Enhanced Wetlands Work?
A paleoecologist explains why it’s actually a bad idea to “drain the swamp.”
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You Asked: Can the Great Green Wall Stop the Sahara From Expanding?
A climate scientist answers readers’ questions about an initiative that would plant a vast wall of trees to combat the effects of climate change.
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Warming Rivers Are Causing Die-Offs Among Alaska Salmon
As salmon suffer in Alaska’s warming snow- and rain-fed rivers, some scientists are looking to glaciers to predict the future of these fish.
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What Are the Hidden Co-Benefits of Green Infrastructure?
A new study compares how 14 types of green infrastructure contribute to 22 potential benefits for urban communities.
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Earth Institute Experts Discuss Fires in the Amazon Rainforest
As leaders in research on ecology, wildfires, and climate change, experts at the Earth Institute are leading the conversation over this environmental catastrophe.
On Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House—our biggest, best science fun and discovery event of the year—will take place on our beautiful campus in Palisades, NY. Mark your calendar and join us for this free, family-friendly celebration of science! RSVP Today!
