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High School Students Learn About Microplastic Pollution in Eco Ambassador Program
New Jersey students spent two days at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory studying microplastics and how they affect the world around us.
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Student Spotlight: Blending Climate Action with Finance
A rising senior at Columbia, Emine Taha is studying sustainable development and putting her skills into practice by interning as a climate finance summer analyst.
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Alumni Spotlight: Charting a Flight Path to Sustainability
As the grandson of a former NYC cab driver, Gary Weinstein has long been fascinated by the unique opportunities and challenges urban transportation can offer.
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From ‘Asthma Alley’ to Green Spaces: A Field Trip with South Bronx Unite
MPA-ESP students learned about the complex environmental justice issues at play in the South Bronx, and how community groups are advocating for change.
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New Courses Will Lead the Way on Climate Resilience and Equitable Disaster Response
The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School will now offer FEMA-certified trainings on climate change, equity and emergency management.
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Alumni Spotlight: A Journey From Climate Conservation to Corporate Consulting
Alicia Kurnia Liono talks about her background in wildlife conservation and biology, and why she chose to pursue sustainable finance and consulting.
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Reimagining the Future: The Climate Imaginarium Opens on Governors Island
The Imaginarium brings together diverse organizations and individuals to engage the public through climate storytelling and interdisciplinary arts from May to November.
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Two Sustainable Development Award Winners Reflect on Their College Careers
Daniel Leal de Moraes Santana and Sophie Hanin, from the class of 2024, share their experience, post-graduation plans and advice to current students.
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Faculty Announcement: Sheila Foster Appointed Professor of Climate
Sheila Foster has been appointed a tenured professor of climate at the Climate School.

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!
