Posts
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Land Subsidence in the Netherlands
At a symposium on land subsidence, I learned about how the Dutch transformed their country so that about a quarter of it is below sea level and how they cope with it.
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Harnessing the Ocean’s Power to Combat the Climate Crisis
The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law is working to advance laws that facilitate safe and responsible ways of leveraging the ocean to remove carbon dioxide from the air.
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A Leap Toward a Sustainable Earth: Q+A with Climate Expert Pierre Gentine
As director of the Learning the Earth with Artificial Intelligence and Physics (LEAP) Center, Pierre Gentine is aiming to bring greater precision to climate modeling and innovative solutions to the climate crisis.
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Water Week Event Sparks Deep Discussion Around Community-driven Urban Planning
More than 70 researchers, government officials, consultants, and academics came together at the Forum to discuss alternative solutions and approaches for water action in cities.
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Faculty Spotlight: Einat Lev, Volcanologist and Lava-Chaser
When she’s not visiting active volcano sites or working in her “plumber’s shop” of a lab, Lev is teaching the “Sustainability in the Face of Natural Disasters” for the Sustainability Science program.
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RSVP for the 2023 Earth Month Student Research Showcase
An April 28 poster session will highlight student projects pertaining to sustainability, climate, and the environment, and will include updates on the state of “Plan 2030,” Columbia’s 10-year plan outlining its sustainability goals.
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Quick Tips to Repair Broken Items and Keep Them Out of the Landfill
The longer we can extend the lifetimes of consumer products, the better off our planet will be.
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First ‘Worlds at Waste’ Conference Takes an Interdisciplinary Look at Water in South Asia
From glaciers and landslides to displacement and flooding, two Columbia University professors broke down academic silos and reflected on water issues.
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Our Beautiful Planet: Photos from Columbia Climate School (2023 Edition)
On Earth Day and every day, Columbia Climate School is working to understand our planet and promote more sustainable ways of living and doing business.
