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Statistical Modeling for Glacier Loss: Is It Accurate?
A study based on Iceland’s Bruarjokull glacier investigates whether to rely on statistical models to provide accurate insights into glacier retreat.
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Study Reveals Long-Distance Levers Behind U.S. Southwest Drought—and a Dry Future
The U.S. Southwest has suffered a historic drought over the past two decades. A new study elucidates the drivers, and says conditions will never return to those of the relatively wet 20th century.
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Five Columbia Climate Researchers Honored by Leading Scientific Organizations
Scientists connected to the Climate School received notable accolades from the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society.
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Climate Week 2023 at Columbia Climate School
As the official university partner of this year’s Climate Week NYC, the Climate School has an exciting lineup of events planned for September 17-24.
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Putting This Summer’s Record Global Heat Into Context
A roundup of articles aimed at explaining what is happening, and why.
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Columbia Climate School and HEC Paris Launch Double Degree Program
A new international educational partnership will prepare students to lead on climate issues in both public and private sectors.
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Why Care About the Polar Regions? These Polar Climate Ambassadors Will Tell You.
The polar regions are a critical aspect of the climate crisis, but polar science is not always accessible, especially to young students. The Polar Climate Ambassadors program seeks to help close this gap.
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Columbia Climate School Named University Partner for Climate Week NYC 2023
The week will see over 400 events and activities across the city designed to push the world to put their climate plans into action.
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How to Adapt to Climate Change, and How Not To
Adapting to climate change might seem to be all to the good, but some adaptations have negative effects that must be weighed against the positives.

AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
