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Exploring Legal Tools for Glacier Protection: Who Speaks for Glaciers?
Can “rights of nature” laws be used to protect both humans and glaciers?
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Infographic: Moments that Paved the Path to COP30
Check out our COP infographic to learn about other major COP moments throughout history; thematic days at COP30; and why it’s important to differentiate between the “blue” and “green” zones.
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COP30: The Road to Belém
As the first COP hosted in the Amazon, COP30 will likely bring to the forefront discussions on the intersection of climate, nature and justice.
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Climate Finance Student Chimi Dorji Hopes to Represent the Global South on the World Stage
A recipient of the Stanley Park Climate Finance Scholarship, Chimi Dorji has spent the last seven years working on climate action, environmental conservation and community development in Bhutan.
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MPA-ESP Students Brief Policymakers on Environmental Bills Shaping New York’s Future
In their final briefings, students explored the many ways science can inform policy, from fashion and drinking water to pollinators, animal markets and urban shade.
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Nine Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Researchers Honored by Leading Scientific Organizations
Scientists connected with the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, which is part of the Columbia Climate School, received notable accolades from renowned national and international research societies this fall.
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How Hard Is It to Dim the Sun?
Solar radiation management is gaining traction as a climate intervention—but new research warns that real-world constraints make it riskier and more uncertain than most models suggest.
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A New Study Indicates Forest Regeneration Provides Climate Benefits, but Won’t Offset Fossil Fuels
Effective climate policy must treat forest regeneration and emissions reductions as complementary strategies, not alternatives, according to a new paper.
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As a Glacier Retreats, a Gold Mine Advances. Why Are Some Locals Angry?
A Canadian mining company is seeking approval to renew gold mining operations in northwestern British Columbia, but they face opposition from First Nations, environmental nonprofits and downstream Alaskan communities.
