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Women in Science: Polar Geophysics Researcher Caitlin D. Locke
In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re spotlighting Locke, who studies the Antarctic Ice Sheet to determine how the seafloor shape beneath its ice shelves influences ice flow.
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Women in Science: Volcano Researcher Ally Peccia
In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re highlighting amazing scientists like Peccia, who studies the interactions between volcanoes and the climate.
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Columbia Climate School Launches First M.S. in Climate Finance Program in the United States
A new interdisciplinary degree will drive impactful solutions to the climate crisis through advanced financial tools and scientific knowledge.
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Celebrating the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
In honor of this year’s STEM theme, we highlight just a few examples of the exceptional women scientists from the Columbia Climate School.
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A Climate Change Signal in the Tropical Pacific
Research from the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory has the world’s climate scientists rethinking their models.
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A Climate and Society Student Seeks a Common Language Between Science and Policy
Lina Maria Villegas, a former linguist, is now channeling her curiosity and passion for environmentalism at the Climate School.
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Huge Areas May Face Possibly Fatal Heat Waves if Warming Continues
Even healthy young adults may not be able to survive unless they can access artificial cooling.
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Mount Rainier White-Tailed Ptarmigan Finally Receives a ‘Threatened’ Species Designation
While the recent listing marks a win for the species after a 14-year wait, the bird faces an uncertain future in a warming world,
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A Climate Change Adaptation Expert on How To Reduce Fire Risk
Reducing fire risk will require a foundational rethinking of where we build and how.
