North American Ice Sheet Dwindled Fast in Conditions Like Today’s
Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant Seen As Particular Risk
Task Force, Advised by Columbia Scientists, Will Draw Plans to Battle Rising Seas, Strains on Water and Electricity
In a landmark contribution to the Millennium Cities Initiative (MCI) of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, the Tides Foundation has awarded MCI with a challenge gift of up to $1.9 million. The gift will support the project’s work to assist selected mid-sized cities across sub-Saharan Africa to promote sustainable development and achieve the Millennium…
Ongoing Work By Scientists Will Supply Data to the Public
River nourishes unexpected plant life, trapping greenhouse gas
Drilling, experiments, target huge formations off West Coast
Sea Level, Water Scarcity, Refugees Might Affect Military, Diplomacy
posted: June 18, 2008 NEW YORK, June 19 —Proceeds from the sale of a rare collection of Scandinavian stamps were donated in order to expand development projects in Africa that will reach more than a half million people. Bill Gross, one of the world’s most successful money managers, who has also made a name for…