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How We Can All Make Waves: Earth Day Reflections from Columbia Water Center
Members of Columbia Water Center share what Earth Day means to them, and offer ways – large and small – that we can all advocate for water and a healthier planet.
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A Deep Dive Into Guinea’s Mining Industry
At the request of the United Nations Development Programme, four graduate students are developing a sustainability guide for the bauxite mining industry in Guinea.
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Sustainable Development Student Named Valedictorian of Columbia College Class of 2018
In addition to her academic achievements, undergraduate Sam Goldberg has excelled in her research in environmental sustainability, and stands out because of her passion to make the world a better place.
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Research Symposium Shows the Diverse Expertise of Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellows
The Spring Postdoctoral Fellowship Symposium highlights interdisciplinary work of current research fellows at the Earth Institute.
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The Transition to the Sustainable City, Here in New York
We have an opportunity to build an exciting, dynamic and transformative model sustainable city.
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Translating Science into Action
How can science be used and transferred effectively by decision-makers? How can we manage scientific uncertainty? These are some of the questions tackled on Monday at the event, ‘Speaking Science to Power.’
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Congestion Pricing, Public Housing, and a Sustainable New York City
To be a competitive global city we must become a sustainable city, and we need our governor and mayor to put their political differences aside to address problems of housing and mass transit.
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Cut! How the Entertainment Industry is Reducing Environmental Impacts
The film and TV industries are working to produce sustainable entertainment and changing the way you think about your favorite shows and movies.
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New Class on Impact Finance for Sustainability Practitioners
Instead of separating investment strategy from environmental and social goals, impact finance harnesses the capital markets to drive positive environmental and social change.
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
