COVID-1914
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Plastic, Paper or Cotton: Which Shopping Bag is Best?
Which bag should an environmentally responsible, health-conscious shopper use during this time of coronavirus?
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Global COVID-19 Map Viewer Shows Case Data, Age/Sex Features of At-Risk Populations
A new tool provides data that can help identify populations most at risk from coronavirus, around the world and down to the U.S. county level.
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A Conversation With a Coronavirus
A biology professor shows us the virus’s perspective on the pandemic.
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The Pandemic is a Reason to Preserve Not Pollute the Planet
The pandemic should be teaching us the importance of public health, environmental protection and scientific analysis; which should lead us to preserve rather than pollute the planet.
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What COVID-19 Can Teach Us About Sustainability
A student examines the parallels between what this virus is doing to us and what we’ve been doing to our planet.
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Covering the Pandemic: Photographers on the Frontlines
A recent webinar discussed why photo journalists are risking their lives for their work, and how they’re adjusting to the challenges of covering COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Disruptions: Understanding Food Security Implications
The pandemic will test our food and trade systems in ways never experienced before. Food security research Michael Puma helps unravel the complex interplay of risks.
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A Study Looks at How to Disinfect Your Mask at Home
It also compares the effectiveness of medical-grade masks with homemade ones, and tests the feasibility of improving masks with homemade nose clips.

COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More

