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New York Is Still Feeling the Effects of Hurricane Sandy, Five Years Later
In October 2012, Sandy devastated large swaths of the city with floods and fire. How well have we recovered? And will we be ready for the next big storm?
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Mumbai May Be Vulnerable to Future Hurricanes
If a serious cyclone were to strike Mumbai, the results could be catastrophic, says a study underway at Columbia.
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Puerto Rico’s Peril and Potential
The federal response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico was far too slow and small to deal with the massive scale of the disaster, but the future potential for Puerto Rico could be achieved by constructing a more resilient, storm-resistant built environment.
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We Need a Government Capable of Building Climate Resilient Infrastructure
Vulnerable infrastructure is a crisis that calls for enhanced governmental capacity to address a new, national issue of national security.
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In Florida and Texas, Keeping the Lights on Means Planning for Climate Change
New York’s lessons from Hurricane Sandy can help in the wake of Harvey and Irma.
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Houston’s Post-Harvey Toxic Mess
If we are to maintain the way of life we enjoy while maintaining a safe and healthy environment, we need to require more careful management of toxic substances.
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Could Climate Change Breed a Whole New Category of Hurricane?
Hoaxes have been calling Irma a Category 6 hurricane, but there’s no such thing. Could there be, in the future?
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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Show That It’s Time for Companies to Disclose Climate Risks to Investors
How a business contributes to and is impacted by the changing climate is becoming increasingly important for shareholders.
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Hurricane Irma: Resources for Journalists
As Hurricane Irma batters the Caribbean with winds up to 185 miles per hour, Earth Institute experts are standing by to answer questions from the media.
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“
