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Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research Program Now Accepting Applications for 2021
Doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D. or Sc.D. recipients interested in research on sustainable development can apply by October 28.
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Academics and Activism: Where Global Warming and Racism Meet
A new student-driven course explores race, climate change, and social justice.
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Student Spotlight: Eric Scheuch on Interning in the Nuclear Power Industry
A rising senior in the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development shares his summer internship experiences and professional growth.
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Fall 2020 Remote Internships With the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Internships are available in the center’s three core areas of research: sustainable investments in extractive industries, land and agriculture, and investment law and policy.
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Alumni Spotlight: Gabe Cowles, Creatively Adapting During the COVID-19 Crisis
He works for a company that normally makes batteries to support renewable energy. During the pandemic, however, they have pivoted to making hand sanitizer.
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E.I. Teach Arms Educators With Climate Change Lesson Plans and Confidence
The training programs connected teachers with renowned scientists and other educators eager to inspire a new generation of environmental stewards.
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Student Spotlight: Two Undergrads Interning to Advance NY State’s Climate Policy
Two students in the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development share their summer internship experiences and reflections.
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Student Spotlight: Two Leadership Award Winners Reflect on Their College Careers
Two award-winning graduating students share their experiences in the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development and plans for the future.
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Double Trouble: The Importance of Thinking About Compound Risk
Compound risk — when multiple risks occur simultaneously, or one after another — was the topic of a recent discussion as part of the Resilience Media Project, a part of the Initiative on Communication and Sustainability at the Earth Institute.
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“
