Posts
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Student Spotlight: Advancing Equity Through Clean Energy Policy
Nicholas Britton, a student in Columbia’s MPA-ESP program, believes equitable energy access is a fundamental human right and a powerful lever for climate and equity solutions.
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A Composer’s Instrumental Ode to the Arctic Circle
Environmental sound artist Mary Edwards turns field recordings of glacial phenomena in Svalbard into a collaborative musical performance.
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Playing With Fire: Harnessing Lava To Build Sustainable Cities
A futuristic new project imagines the possibility of molding lava into building material, thereby reducing the carbon emissions associated with construction.
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Gen Z Leads the Call for Conservation With TreeTalks
Two MPA-ESP students hosted a film screening and discussion on rainforest conservation and the role of young people in shaping its future.
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Chance, Connection and Climate Change on the Greenland Ice Sheet
Documentary film “The Color of Ice” explores the voices impacted by climate change.
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What a Year of Climate Research Taught Me About Resilience
High school senior Michelle Rozenfeld reflects on what she learned interning with the National Center for Disaster Preparedness.
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Congratulations to the 2025 Graduates of the Columbia Climate School
On May 16, M.A. in Climate and Society students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments.
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Transcript: An Animated Energy Primer With Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson
The Climate School dean shares her tips on how to reduce both your energy bills and carbon footprint.
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Animated Infographic: Cool Tips for Hot Days (And Lower Bills)
With the current heatwave gripping the eastern U.S., we’re revisiting this story—originally published back in May—on practical ways to stay comfortable and cut energy costs during extreme weather.
