Posts
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Atmospheric Rivers Spur Debates on Flood Management in Washington State
After receiving unprecedented amounts of rainfall late last year, communities in northwestern Washington are asking questions about how to prevent flood damage in a warmer and wetter climate.
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Public Service and Community Can Address New York City’s Post-COVID Crisis
As we struggle to emerge from COVID, we have the direct and clear leadership of our new mayor and the noble service and sacrifice of NYPD’s Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora to strengthen our resolve. But it will take all of us in service to each other to ensure our recovery.
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Losing a Hectare of Wetlands Could Cost $8,000 Per Year in Flood Damages
New findings may help inform discussions as the Supreme Court takes up a case that could limit wetland protections under the Clean Water Act.
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Offshore Wind Farms Could Capture Carbon From Air and Store It
When the wind can produce more power than is needed, that unused power could be used to remove carbon from the air and lock it away.
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Professor Nicholas Christie-Blick Named 2021 AAAS Fellow
The professor of earth and environmental sciences is one of five Columbia faculty recently recognized by the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences.
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How Climate Change Will Affect Plants
While elevated levels of CO2 can help plants grow, the impacts of climate change mean it’s not all good news for the plant world.
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Youth Activist Uses Art to Educate Her Community About Climate Change
A recent participant in the ‘Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains’ program shares some of her artwork.
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Internship With Environmental Science and Policy Program
Applicants must be full-time students at Columbia University and be able to work from campus.
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Intern With Sustainability Programs at Columbia Climate School’s Earth Institute
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until February 1.
