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Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation Gift Establishes Inaugural Columbia Climate School Fellowships
A new gift will provide full tuition for students in the Master’s in Climate and Society program.
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Spring Workshop Explores New Modes of Environmental Storytelling
‘Writing Cultural Landscapes’ is a six-week, not-for-credit workshop offered through the Climate School for all Columbia affiliates who want to explore the intertwined crises of environment and equity.
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Professor Indrani Pal Recieves ‘Moonshot Award’ for Her Water Work in California
Pal and her team identified how a data-driven approach would enhance the state’s ability to predict water supplies.
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Teaming Up for Coastal Resilience and Climate Justice in NYC
The Resilient Coastal Communities Project will help address the growing risks of storm surge, flash flooding and sea level rise, in an inclusive and holistic manner.
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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.
