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The Rights of Nature — Can an Ecosystem Bear Legal Rights?
And if rivers and lakes had rights, could that help in the fight against climate change?
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Why Nature Is Good for Us: An Illustrated and Animated Guide
Earth Day is a time to celebrate the natural world. Being in nature can improve our mood and our mental and physical health. Plus, natural areas do a lot of work for us.
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Columbia University Releases New Plan to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050
The plan provides a set of strategies and benchmarks, grounded in science, for Columbia to achieve its ambitious sustainability goals.
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8 Meaningful Actions You Can Take This Earth Day
Making a difference in your day-to-day life is not only empowering, but can lead to wider cultural and societal change.
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On the Eve of Earth Day, A Live Discussion About the Consequential Decade Ahead
Tonight’s Earth Lecture takes a hard look at climate change and the path forward.
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Daniel Zarrilli Joins Columbia as Special Advisor on Climate and Sustainability Issues
Zarrilli comes to the university from the New York City Mayor’s Office, where he was chief climate policy advisor.
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Does Climate Urgency Lead to Climate Action?
A new study finds that a moderate level of urgency is most likely to inspire better climate decisions.
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How You Can Help Restore Nature on Earth Day
Consider helping to revive a degraded ecosystem by getting involved in an ecorestoration project.
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Decades After the Oil Spill That Inspired Earth Day, Are We Prepared for the Next One?
We’ve gotten better at preventing and tracking oil spills, but oceanographers say much more progress is needed.
