Energy
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Climate Action Costs More in the Global South. Here’s Why.
For many countries in the Global South, the cost of transitioning to a low-carbon economy remains disproportionately high.
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Science for the Planet: Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings
Dean Alexis Abramson explains how she applies engineering, data analytics and machine learning to help dramatically cut energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.
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Bridging the Gap: How AI Can Help—or Hinder—the SDGs
The issue is no longer whether AI matters for sustainable development, but how to apply it in ways that decrease costs, expand access, improve decision-making and avoid further deepening inequality.
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Be Part of Climate Week 2025 at Columbia Climate School
Join us next week for events on resilient water systems, sustainable fashion, the energy transition and much more.
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Rethinking Energy Systems in the Age of AI
To view data centers as mainly energy-intensive off-takers misses their potential as digital and energy infrastructure multipliers.
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Student Spotlight: Advancing Equity Through Clean Energy Policy
Nicholas Britton, a student in Columbia’s MPA-ESP program, believes equitable energy access is a fundamental human right and a powerful lever for climate and equity solutions.
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Transcript: An Animated Energy Primer With Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson
The Climate School dean shares her tips on how to reduce both your energy bills and carbon footprint.
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Animated Infographic: Cool Tips for Hot Days (And Lower Bills)
With the current heatwave gripping the eastern U.S., we’re revisiting this story—originally published back in May—on practical ways to stay comfortable and cut energy costs during extreme weather.
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Energy Efficiency Begins at Home: A Conversation with Alexis Abramson
The Climate School dean discusses how she first became interested in energy efficiency, how heat pumps work, and how homeowners can minimize their carbon footprint and energy bills.
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“
