Posts
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Pod of the Planet Ep.2: Disasters Won’t Wait
Communicating science is tough and we thought asking all our guests to come up with a haiku describing their work might be a good place to start, because who doesn’t like a good haiku?
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No ‘Space’ for Earth in Newly Released Presidential Budget
While the proposal boosts NASA’s budget to explore other worlds, what about the one we’ve already got?
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Columbia Event Management Brings Sustainability to the Table
Inspired by work with the Earth Institute, Columbia Event Management is now offering a Sustainable Living menu curated to feature local ingredients, focusing on vegan and vegetarian options.
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Climate and the Personal Essay — A Reading List
In a new reading group, students will explore the emotional and personal side of climate change. Follow along with this reading list.
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Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Women scientists play an essential role in the Earth Institute’s mission to understand how the planet works, how humans are changing it, and how to build a sustainable future.
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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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The Latest in Climate Change Attribution and the Law
A new paper provides a comprehensive overview of our understanding of how humans are affecting the global climate system, and its application in legal settings.
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Framing the Climate Crisis as a Terrorism Issue Could Galvanize Action
A student argues that underlining global warming’s threats to national security could increase the sense of urgency and free up funding to take action.
