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The Earth Institute’s Newest Sustainability Program Begins in January 2018
Sustainability Science graduates will have the scientific know-how to help organizations improve their environmental performance.
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Earth Institute Experts Break Down the Causes and Impacts of Hurricane Harvey
As Texas reels in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, our scientists are helping to make sense of how this storm became so destructive, and what’s needed for recovery.
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Women-Led Non-Profit is Leading the Way for Arab-Israeli Coexistence
The Arab and Jewish women of Sindyanna of Galilee work together to grow and sell olive oil. Their cooperation provides economic opportunities and underlines the mutual interests of both groups.
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A Look at the Israeli West Bank Barrier Wall
The small Arab community of Baqa al-Gharbiyye has been deeply impacted by the construction of the wall.
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Nature Has No Boundaries
Rivers, deserts, and species don’t stop at borders or fences. They are not participating in the conflict in the Middle East, but they are affected by it.
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Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research Program Now Accepting Applications for 2018
Doctoral candidates or recent grads interested in researching food security, energy, climate, poverty, disease and/or environmental problems have until 10/31 to apply.
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Internships Available at Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Turn in your application for a Fall 2017 internship by September 15.
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Recovery from Hurricane Harvey Could Take 15 Years
The director of Columbia’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness weighs in on the heartbreaking devastation in Texas.
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Climate Change Could Spell Trouble for Europe’s Electrical Grid
Peak demand for electricity is expected to shift from winter to summer, and from Northern Europe to the South—changes that could strain the region’s infrastructure.
