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The Renewable Rather than Roaring Twenties: A Sustainability Decade
I believe we are entering the decade when humankind will firmly pivot in the direction of sustainability.
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Moving Toward Sustainable Energy in New York City
It is the leadership that we are seeing from New York’s government and institutions today that will help ensure that the cost structure of New York City’s energy will be able to compete with enlightened cities around the globe.
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Con Ed Study Details Projected Climate Impacts on Energy Systems
Report finds extreme heat, coastal storm surge, inland flooding and more violent storms will significantly impact the energy systems of the New York City area in the 21st century.
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COP 25 in Madrid and the Limits of Climate Diplomacy
I remain optimistic about the technologies of renewable energy and the economic opportunities presented by our need to decarbonize and modernize our energy system.
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Combating Global Climate Change at the Regional Scale
In a recent forum, researchers explained how Columbia Global Centers helped them appreciate the different priorities and approaches of other countries in regards to the climate crisis.
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The Symbolic and Substantive Politics of Climate Change
The many efforts to communicate the climate emergency are all necessary but not sufficient methods for reducing greenhouse gas pollution. Today’s words must lead to tomorrow’s actions.
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How Columbia’s Electrochemical Energy Center is Working to Decarbonize Society
The center focuses on developing better batteries as well as other energy storage options, which are key to a future fueled by renewable energy.
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You Asked: How Much Does the U.S. Subsidize Renewable Energy Versus Fossil Fuels?
The answer might seem cut and dried, but it’s not as simple as you might think.
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New Report Lays Out Strategies to Curb Emissions From Government-Owned Enterprises
These companies are among the world’s leading carbon emitters, so there can be no climate success without them.
AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
