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Beyond Climate Change: What Happens Once We Control the Global Thermostat?
We’re developing the tools to slow and reverse climate change. If we succeed, our species will be managing the planet’s atmosphere indefinitely.
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Alumni Spotlight: Sage Solomine Raises Funds for Big Cat Conservation
Sage Solomine leveraged her master’s degree from the Environmental Science and Policy program to achieve her goal of protecting big cats with Panthera.
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kimberley Miner
MPA-ESP alumna Dr. Kimberley Miner has spent her career understanding earth and climate systems to better predict and mitigate the effects of climate change.
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As Electric Cars Drop in Price, They Could Become Vehicles of Racial Equity
The rapid spread of electric vehicles will help to reduce deadly air pollution in communities historically burdened by environmental injustice.
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Alumni Spotlight: Professor Kimberly Oremus
Her studies at Columbia help her to bridge the divide between the natural sciences and human behavior, so that she can implement more effective sustainability solutions.
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The Recycling Partnership: a Speaker Series Talk on Improving Recycling Practices
Sustainability Management alumna Asami Tanimoto recently spoke with students about her work to transform residential recycling and expand access.
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Climate Corps Fellowships: Transforming Business for a Sustainable Future
Climate and Society alum Scott Wood is the director of Climate Corps at the Environmental Defense Fund. He recently told students about the fellowship’s benefits.
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Alumni Spotlight: Milo McBride, Climate Advocate and Creative Thinker
The recent graduate shares highlights from his time in the Environmental Science and Policy program, and advice for current students.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House—our biggest, best science fun and discovery event of the year—will take place on our beautiful campus in Palisades, NY. Mark your calendar and join us for this free, family-friendly celebration of science! RSVP Today!

