Climate Change

Climate change — caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrialization — is one of the most urgent challenges facing our planet. These activities increase greenhouse gas emissions, trapping heat in the atmosphere and disrupting global climate systems. The impacts are far-reaching, from more frequent extreme weather events to rising sea levels and ecosystem shifts. Tackling climate change will require a sustained commitment to cutting emissions, transitioning to renewable energy, and strengthening resilience in vulnerable communities worldwide.

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Upcoming Events

Signature Speaker Series: Elizabeth Kolbert
Monday, February 24, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027 Description: Please join us for our next Climate School Signature Speaker Series featuring Elizabeth Kolbert, Staff Writer, The New Yorker Elizabeth Kolbert is a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of several acclaimed books, including most recently “H is for Hope: Climate Change from A – […]
Legal Colloquium: The New Climate Fiduciaries
Friday, February 21, 2025 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Where: Columbia Law School, 435 W. 116 St., New York, NY 10027 Description: Explore the FULL AGENDA to learn more about the panel topics and speakers. FLYER PLEASE NOTE: This is an in-person event but will also be livestreamed. To attend in person please register by clicking the blue ‘RESERVE YOUR SEAT’ below. IDs will be checked against all registered names, to enter […]
Population Health and Migration in a Changing Climate
Monday, February 17, 2025 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Where: Allan Rosenfield Building, 722 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 Description: Dr. Thoai Ngo, Chair of the Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, will sit down with Dr. Brian Thiede, Associate Professor at The Pennsylvania State University for our first session of PopTalks. Climate change is having widespread impacts […]

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