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Data Dive: Heat Mapping New York City and Environmental Justice
For researcher Liv Yoon, creating a high-resolution heat map of NYC is just the first step in transforming marginalized communities.
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Why Flotillas of U.S. Natural Gas or Heat Pumps Can’t Rescue Europe from Its Putin-Driven Gas Crisis
Europe has to save itself from its energy emergency, but Congress can address today’s political and geopolitical jolts with a smart, stripped-down energy and climate bill.
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At a Melting Glacier, a Landslide, Then Tsunami, Signal Climate-Related Threat
A peculiar seismic signal was the first indication of a gigantic landslide and subsequent tsunami in the remote mountains of British Columbia. It detected what may be a growing climate-related threat.
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It’s Time to Think About Lyme Disease Prevention
With tick-borne diseases on the rise, preventing tick bites and Lyme disease cannot solely be the onus of individuals. More federal funding is needed.
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In Madagascar, a Hurricane Simulation Transforms Into Real-life Disaster Response
Instead of leading a fictional disaster simulation as planned, Columbia researchers helped government agencies prepare for and respond to Tropical Cyclone Batsirai in real time.
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Climate Risk Is Not the Only Environmental Risk Companies Should Disclose
If we want to grow our economy without destroying our planet, we need to do a better job of measuring and managing our environmental impacts.
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Struggling With Towed Equipment, Repairing GPS, and Home
We switched to a towed electromagnetic system to image the fresh and saline groundwater in Bangladesh, and ran into a variety of problems, including high winds, strong currents and running aground.
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The Risk of Russian Cyberattacks on US Energy Infrastructure
The war has heightened concerns that Russia could attack energy infrastructure in retaliation for the U.S.’s support of Ukraine. In this Q&A, scholars examine this prospect and how energy companies might respond.
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Bipartisan Caucus Aims to Support Ski Industry Threatened by Climate Change
Led by a bipartisan team of U.S. representatives, the Ski and Snowboard Caucus brings awareness to an industry that is increasingly vulnerable to warming winters and fewer snow days.
