Sustainability50
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Water Management and Sustainability in New York City
The final Speaker Series talk of the semester detailed how NYC’s Department of Environmental Protection manages the city’s various water resources, ranging from drinking water to wastewater.
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COP 25 in Madrid and the Limits of Climate Diplomacy
I remain optimistic about the technologies of renewable energy and the economic opportunities presented by our need to decarbonize and modernize our energy system.
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New Online Option for Sustainable Finance Certification Launches Next Year
Starting in the fall 2020 semester, students will be able to complete the program by enrolling in either online or on-campus courses, or both.
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New York City and the Brain-Based Economy
We need fresh thinking and creative problem solving to generate the revenues, programs and institutions that will continue New York’s tradition of opportunity coupled with compassion and a measure of equity.
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13 Proposals to Boost Resilience in Vieques, Puerto Rico
Working closely with Vieques residents, graduate students designed solutions to help the tiny island recover after Hurricane Maria and weather future storms. Their proposals are published in a new report.
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The Injustice That Education Does to the Environment: A Story From a Survivor
What the world’s worst industrial disaster can teach us about how schools should engage students on environmental issues.
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Apply Now for Executive Training on Sustainable Investments in Agriculture
The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment’s annual training session will be held in June 2020.
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The Challenges of Planning for a Sustainable Dinner Party
Students in a sustainable development class learned how complicated it can be to account for economic, environmental and social concerns, even in something as simple as planning a meal.
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Students Learn from Leading Sustainability Practitioners In Practicum Course
The Practicum in Innovative Sustainability Leadership course is open to graduate students and undergraduates.
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
