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Grief, Recovery and the Environmental Lessons of 9/11
Michael Gerrard revisits the profound grief and overlooked environmental hazards of the World Trade Center attacks, including asbestos and toxic debris.
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25 Years After September 11th, New York City Changed the Way We Prepare for Disasters
The strongest response is rarely about one institution having all the answers. It is about people knowing whom to call, trusting one another, and being willing to share what they know.
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Dangerous Hot Days Are Spreading Beyond Summer
Extreme heat has become more common. But a new study finds that these events are no longer confined to the warmest part of the year; they are also becoming more frequent in the months before and after.
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From Peru to Columbia: Marialexandra Horna Arrieta’s Path to Climate Finance
Horna, a Stanley Park Climate Finance Scholarship recipient, is pursuing economics and green finance to drive sustainable investment across Latin America.
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August Research Roundup: Select Papers
This month, we covered a long-term analysis suggesting that landfill methane emissions may be far higher than estimated, as well as new research on unexpected trends in U.S. extreme rainfall. Here are additional studies worth noting.
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Alex de Sherbinin Named Director of New Earth Institute Hub
The new initiative at Columbia Climate School is designed to strengthen university-wide collaboration on issues spanning climate, Earth, society and sustainability.
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Harlem Week Climate Change Conference Centers Community Voices
Panelists highlighted environmental justice, local partnerships, New York’s climate laws and the need for equitable solutions that protect public health, reduce emissions and build a more resilient city.
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A Polar Climate Ambassador Visits an Arctic Museum in Maine
Josie Brooks reflects on an exhibit at Maine’s Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, which explores Inuit food traditions, hunting, art and community.
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The Changing Shape of Extreme Rain in the U.S.
A recent study led by researchers at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory asks how and why the spatial footprint of extreme rainfall in the U.S. has changed since 1980.
