State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

Christian Rowan

  • In Eastern Africa, the Cradle of Humankind Is Tearing Apart

    In Eastern Africa, the Cradle of Humankind Is Tearing Apart

    Researchers have found that Earth’s underlying crust in the Turkana Rift region has been significantly thinned, presaging Africa’s eventual breakup—and with that finding, the researchers offer a new perspective on Turkana’s fossil record of human evolution.

Overhead view of Columbia campus with text Columbia Climate School Class Day 2026: Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations to our Columbia Climate School Class of 2026 and all of our 2026 Columbia University graduates! Learn more about our May 15 Climate School Class Day celebration. 💙 #Columbia2026 #ColumbiaClimate2026

  • In Eastern Africa, the Cradle of Humankind Is Tearing Apart

    In Eastern Africa, the Cradle of Humankind Is Tearing Apart

    Researchers have found that Earth’s underlying crust in the Turkana Rift region has been significantly thinned, presaging Africa’s eventual breakup—and with that finding, the researchers offer a new perspective on Turkana’s fossil record of human evolution.