State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

California Air Resource Board

  • The Demise of the Internal Combustion Engine

    The Demise of the Internal Combustion Engine

    The electric vehicle is one element of a system that will some day be less destructive to the environment than today’s system. California will get there first and will need to teach the world how to get the job done.

  • Even During Lockdown, California Moves to Decarbonize Trucking

    Even During Lockdown, California Moves to Decarbonize Trucking

    California’s Air Resource Board and governor deserve enormous credit for moving ahead even in the face of the worsening pandemic. It demonstrates leadership, vision and persistence.

Earth Month Graphic Collage: "Our Power, Our Planet - April 2025"

The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. This Earth Month, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.

  • The Demise of the Internal Combustion Engine

    The Demise of the Internal Combustion Engine

    The electric vehicle is one element of a system that will some day be less destructive to the environment than today’s system. California will get there first and will need to teach the world how to get the job done.

  • Even During Lockdown, California Moves to Decarbonize Trucking

    Even During Lockdown, California Moves to Decarbonize Trucking

    California’s Air Resource Board and governor deserve enormous credit for moving ahead even in the face of the worsening pandemic. It demonstrates leadership, vision and persistence.