State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

Natural Disasters68

  • Reducing the Impact of Mother Nature

    During live Q&A, expert in natural disasters explains ways to mitigate damage

  • Mapping the Risks of Hurricane Disasters

    The Natural Disaster Hotspots report released earlier this year showed that the U.S. Gulf Coast is among the world’s most at-risk regions in terms of human mortality and economic loss due to storms like Katrina and Rita. The study, which was produced by researchers from the Center for Hazards and Risk Research, The International Research…

Earth Month Graphic Collage: "Our Power, Our Planet - April 2025"

The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. This Earth Month, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.

  • Reducing the Impact of Mother Nature

    During live Q&A, expert in natural disasters explains ways to mitigate damage

  • Mapping the Risks of Hurricane Disasters

    The Natural Disaster Hotspots report released earlier this year showed that the U.S. Gulf Coast is among the world’s most at-risk regions in terms of human mortality and economic loss due to storms like Katrina and Rita. The study, which was produced by researchers from the Center for Hazards and Risk Research, The International Research…