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Understanding Earth’s Geologic History to Predict the Future
Organic geochemist Pratigya Polissar is developing new tools to look at the history of plants and ecosystems on Earth over the past 20 million years.
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: How Drilling for Oil Could Impact Wildlife
Congress is moving closer to opening Alaska’s pristine wilderness to oil and gas development. What might that mean for the creatures living there?
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Studying Bioluminescent Blooms in the Arabian Sea
A plankton-like species is attacking the base of the food chain in the Arabian sea, disrupting water quality and killing fish. Researchers at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory are learning how to fight back.
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American Geophysical Union 2017: Key Events From the Earth Institute
A chronological guide to key talks and other events presented by Columbia University’s Earth Institute at the American Geophysical Union 2017 meeting.
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By 2100, Climate Change Could Alter Key Microbial Interactions in the Ocean
The warmer, more acidic waters caused by climate change influence the behavior of tiny marine organisms essential to ocean health.
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Improving Tools for Predicting Wildfires
During a conference at Columbia University, scientists pinpointed areas where advances in fire prediction can be made within the next decade.
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Under the Sea Ice, Behold the Ancient Arctic Jellyfish
A video reveals mature jellyfish under the Arctic sea ice, where they aren’t supposed to be.
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World Leaders Discuss a Global Pact for the Environment
A conference at Columbia University yielded consensus on the need for an international environmental agreement, and advanced discussion on what that agreement could look like.
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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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