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In an Alpine Plant Species, Ancient Alleles May Help Drive Climate Change Adaptation
Researchers found that two alleles in the wood pink plant species may allow the perennials to adapt to warming temperatures.
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Sinking Land Drives Hidden Flood Risk in One of the World’s Most Populated Regions
A new study finds that land subsidence is outpacing ocean-driven sea-level rise along the northern coastline of Java Island, Indonesia.
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Ian Hunt Wrote the Climate Book He Wanted To Read as a Kid
An M.A. in Climate and Society alum shares the inspiration behind his new children’s book about climate action.
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Two Sustainability Students See Opportunity Hidden in Laundry-Induced Microplastic Pollution
Students and faculty at Columbia’s M.S. in Sustainability Management and Sustainability Science programs turned cutting-edge research on microplastics into Moby Filter, a sustainability startup tackling laundry-induced pollution at its source.
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Argentina Reforms Glacier Protection Law
A historic glacier protection law is under attack in Argentina as Congress loosens environmental protections.
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A Complicated Future for a Methane-Cleansing Molecule
A new model shows how levels of the “atmosphere’s detergent” may rise and fall in response to climate change.
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Make Every Voice Count This Earth Day
We all have the power to protect our planet, this month and beyond.
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From Classrooms to Climate Impact: Two Careers Flourish in Singapore
M.A. in Climate and Society alums Amanda Chen and Anuka Upadhye tackle climate change from halfway around the world.
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As Climate Change Exacerbates Extreme Weather, Olive Oil Feels the Squeeze
Intensifying droughts and extreme heatwaves are having a profound impact on olive quality, quantity and price, according to recent research.
