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Japan Retreats to Coal and Energy Incoherence Reigns Supreme
Our climate challenged planet desperately needs a 21st century, low-polluting, decarbonized energy system.
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A Greener Red Carpet
In your Oscar speech, don’t just preach sustainability — wear it.
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Greenland Rising: The Future of Greenland’s Waterfront
While much of the world is planning for flooding and inundation from changes in sea level, Greenland is facing a much different future.
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So, Is Organic Food Actually More Sustainable?
Ultimately, sustainable food production is a tradeoff between optimizing yield and minimizing environmental degradation.
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Earth Institute Experts Share Key to Successful Interdisciplinary Research
A recent case study of multidisciplinary work within the Earth Institute highlights challenges and best practices, to smooth the path for future cross-cutting projects.
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Moving Organizations Toward Sustainability
No matter how many people within the organization are committed to environmental sustainability, the commitment at the top is essential.
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Help Accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals: Vote for Your Favorite Project
110 projects from around the world offer local solutions for a more sustainable planet.
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Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability
With enlightened design, sustainability management and cutting-edge technology we can harness human ingenuity to the practical problems of environmentally sustainable economic development.
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A Guide to the Good, Low-Carbon Life
For about 10 years, environmental law professor Karl Coplan has been trying to winnow down his direct footprint of CO2 emissions. He has been successful, and has just published a book chronicling his efforts.
AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
