Sustainability19
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Tackling E-Cigarettes: One Path Forward in the Fight Against E-Waste Pollution
Vaping is often billed as a healthy alternative to traditional cigarettes, but advocates fail to register e-cigarettes’ contribution to the growing threat of e-waste.
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Getting Sustainability Done in New York City
Just in time for Earth Day, New York City has issued a new sustainability plan; Mayor Adams deserves enormous credit for empowering his team to develop and issue this plan and for deploying his political capital in support of practical, real-world-oriented sustainability planning, policy, programs, and management.
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Water Week Event Sparks Deep Discussion Around Community-driven Urban Planning
More than 70 researchers, government officials, consultants, and academics came together at the Forum to discuss alternative solutions and approaches for water action in cities.
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Our Beautiful Planet: Photos from Columbia Climate School (2023 Edition)
On Earth Day and every day, Columbia Climate School is working to understand our planet and promote more sustainable ways of living and doing business.
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Investors Play a Crucial Role in Solving Climate Change
Climate School experts discuss how strategic investing can drive innovation and systemic change.
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The Impact of Regulation on Automobile Innovation
The transition to environmental sustainability in America requires rapid, widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Regulation driving technological innovation may help expedite this process.
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The Energy Transition Will Need More Rare Earth Elements. Can We Secure Them Sustainably?
Scientists are exploring a variety of ways to provide raw materials for the energy transition with less harm to people and the planet.
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We Need to Advance Solid Waste Technology
To implement a true circular economy, we need to systematically and automatically reuse most of the material placed in our trash bags.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House—our biggest, best science fun and discovery event of the year—will take place on our beautiful campus in Palisades, NY. Mark your calendar and join us for this free, family-friendly celebration of science! RSVP Today!

