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The Search for Nature in Times of Crisis and Beyond
Seeing nature outside of the city has always been a privilege very few New Yorkers could afford. The rest of us can cope with being housebound by shifting how we define ‘nature.’
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Notes From a Diplomat in Isolation
During the coronavirus pandemic, a Sustainability Management student learns to focus on what’s most important.
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What Will the Weather Be After Coronavirus?
Pollution is going down, but temperatures could still rise. Here’s why.
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Going Back ‘Home’ in the Time of Coronavirus
An international student recounts her experience of trying to return home while borders were closing due to the pandemic.
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The COVID-19 Pandemic at Age 31 Versus 67
A graduate student shares her experience of trying to protect the people around her.
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Report Outlines Path to Safe Reopening During COVID-19
The guide calls for a significant up-scaling of testing to determine when people can return to work safely, and says that businesses will have to fundamentally change how they do things.
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Coronavirus Has a Strong Ally: Pollution
Research suggests that even a small increase in long-term exposure to fine particles leads to an increase in the mortality rate of up to 8 percent.
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The Virus and the Cyclone: The Tragedy in India and Bangladesh is Double
More than four million people have been forced to abandon their homes and reach emergency shelters, increasing the risk of contagion.
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Xiaomeng Jin Uses Satellite Imagery to Track Ozone Formation
Her research as a Ph.D. student at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory has yielded important information for air quality control efforts.
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“
