State of the Planet

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Aleutian Islands

  • A Journey Into an Alaskan Volcano

    A Journey Into an Alaskan Volcano

    A Columbia Climate School Ph.D. student recounts a research expedition into an active volcano in the Aleutian Islands.

Composite banner with modern building at night and portrait of Dean Alexis Abramson that reads "Science for the Planet"

By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“

  • A Journey Into an Alaskan Volcano

    A Journey Into an Alaskan Volcano

    A Columbia Climate School Ph.D. student recounts a research expedition into an active volcano in the Aleutian Islands.