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Olafur Eliasson’s Latest Creation Combines Art and Science on an Italian Glacier
The renowned artist installed an astronomical device to draw attention to the changing climate at Italy’s Hochjochferner glacier.
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Sustainable Development Program Seeks Teaching Assistants for Spring 2021
Positions are available for a variety of courses. The deadline to apply is December 2 at 11:30pm.
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Pluto’s Landscape Is More Like Earth’s Than Previously Thought
New analysis of data gathered from NASA’s 2015 flyby of Pluto shows evidence of Earth-like snow-capped mountains and the potential for glaciers made of methane ice.
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Rebuilding America’s Environmental Agencies and Environmental Consensus
If we can wed the genius of free enterprise to the goal of a less polluted planet, we might find a pathway back to an American environmental consensus.
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‘Vote the Earth’ Invites You to Use Poetry to Protect the Places You Love
The interactive online poetry project aims to inspire voters to put their love for the Earth behind the power of their vote.
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Looking Ahead With Hope as the Catastrophe Continues
The future I would like to see depends on the election tomorrow and on a unified national mobilization to finally address the COVID crisis.
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Please Support the Earth Institute on Giving Day
A gift to the Earth Institute this Giving Day will support the largest interdisciplinary climate and sustainability research center on the planet.
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Staff Spotlight: Darryl Shaw, Computer Guru
The first time Shaw touched a computer, he knew he wanted to work with them for the rest of his life. Now he is assistant director of IT at the Earth Institute.
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America’s Democracy Under Attack
The attack on America’s democracy is real and in a matter of weeks, we may learn if it is successful, or if the attack has been repelled.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
