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‘Make Scientists Artists Again:’ Photographer Ian van Coller on Reimagining Glacier Retreat
His new book reinterprets photographs from a 2016 expedition to Kilimanjaro’s glaciers, looks at the relationship between art and science, and documents loss caused by climate change.
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The Pace of the Transition to an Environmentally Sustainable Economy
We need to focus less on dramatic gestures and symbols demonstrating commitment and more on operational reality if we are to truly speed the transition and reduce long-term, irreversible damage to the planet.
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More Frequent European Heat Waves Linked to Changes in Jet Stream
A new study shows that weather systems that normally cool part of the continent are being diverted northward. This is combining with overall warming to produce long-lived heat waves.
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Pivoting on Greenhouse Gas Regulation
Action will now need to focus on state and local governments along with powerful corporations and institutions to continue forward motion in the transition to environmental sustainability.
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Dinosaurs Took Over Amid Ice, Not Warmth, Says a New Study of Ancient Mass Extinction
There is new evidence that ancient high latitudes, to which early dinosaurs were largely relegated, regularly froze over, and that the creatures adapted—an apparent key to their later dominance.
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Manishka De Mel: Helping People and Ecosystems Adapt to Climate Change
At the Center for Climate Systems Research, she translates information about climate risks to support resilience-building in developing countries.
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Air Pollution and Climate Change Take a Growing Toll on Children’s Health
A new paper cites dozens of studies on how fossil fuel combustion harms kids’ physical and mental health.
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How Can We Make Heat Waves Less Deadly?
Though often underestimated, extreme heat is the leading weather-related killer in the U.S.
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When National Policy Stalled, This Community Took Climate Action Into Its Own Hands
Scientists, policymakers, and Indigenous tribes in Whatcom County, Washington, are working to address climate change within their communities and across the state.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
