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California and Automakers Confront Trump’s EPA
California had leverage and used it to cut a favorable compromise with four auto manufacturers over auto mileage standards.
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Fusing Sustainability and Education in New York City Schools
Oren Pizmony-Levy works to help schools engage with environmental and social justice issues at every level.
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Modernizing New York’s Energy System
Wind projects such as the ones that will soon be built in New York have an important role to play in changing our energy system.
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FEMA’S Failure and the Catastrophe of Our Federal Government
We have reason to question the competence and readiness of the federal government after over two years of amateurish, chaotic and dominantly political presidential leadership.
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Podcast Discusses New Book About the Quest for Renewable Energy
Award-winning investigative reporter Russell Gold discusses his new book, Superpower, in the latest episode of the Columbia Energy Exchange podcast.
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Regulation and Reality in Reducing Global Warming
In order to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, we need to work together with businesses and communities to help develop the capacity to reduce emissions.
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A Hopeful 4th of July
The point of July 4th is that we can disagree and live to argue about it long into the night. Let’s keep it that way.
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The Competitive Benefits of a Modern Energy System
The states that modernize first will end up with a more reliable and lower cost energy system.
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Sustainable Development Spring 2019 Workshop Briefings
On May 7, students enrolled in the Sustainable Development Capstone Workshop made their final presentations to the university community before providing their recommendations to their clients.

COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
