Posts
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Climate Change Will Displace Millions of People. Where Will They Go?
At a recent event, Earth Institute experts discussed the social, political, and economic challenges of climate migration.
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Climate Advisory Panel Disbanded by Trump Is Revived—But Not By the Feds
Columbia University, New York State, and others will host the former Federal Advisory Committee for the National Climate Assessment.
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The Value of Public Service
In a world where we are constantly interacting and competing, we also need to nurture and generate the value of cooperation and compassion. This is a value I call public service.
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German Court Will Hear Case Against Greenhouse Gas Emitter
A Peruvian farmer is suing energy producer RWE for increasing the threat of glacier lake outburst floods that endanger his home.
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Columbia Water Center Year in Review
The Columbia Water Center (CWC) is a leader in applying the science of water and climate to solve real world problems. With current events in mind, we worked with our partners to make progress on several key projects.
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The Slow but Steady Progression Toward Environmental Sustainability
As 2017 ends and 2018 begins, many of us reflect on the year that has past and think about the year to come. In the United States we have had a year filled with disappointment but sparked by hope.
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Spring 2018 Internship Opportunities at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
A variety of positions are available, and applications will be accepted until January 15.
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Inside the Lives of Anti-Poaching Staff at an Indian Wildlife Sanctuary
Earth Institute postdoc Nandini Velho writes about two wildlife workers who made a documentary about the Pakke Tiger Reserve and the people who protect it.
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Meeting at UN Security Council Discusses Climate Change and Conflict
The council discussed the security implications of the changing climate and debated what the council’s role should be in this issue.
