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Colonialism Distorts the Quest to Save Heritage Threatened by Climate Change, Say Researchers

February 14, 2022

Climate change threatens to destroy invaluable heritage sites and traditions in marginalized countries — but empowering local people is key to saving it.
Why Climate Science Needs More Women Scientists

February 11, 2022

Women scientists continue to face unequal access to resources and opportunities in climate science. This lack of gender diversity is concerning, since women around the world will bear the brunt of climate change impacts.
A New Multimedia Package Offers Talks by Top Scientists on Climate Impacts and Adaptation

February 10, 2022

A printed book supplemented by electronic slides and a webinar series will present authoritative lectures from a wide variety of scientists across the world.
Simultaneous Droughts Could Threaten Global Food Security, Says Study

February 9, 2022

In a world where many countries depend on agricultural imports, warming climate increases the odds that multiple important crops could fail.
New Report Examines Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Government-Owned Companies

February 3, 2022

State-owned companies emit more carbon dioxide than any country except China. Countries can leverage these enterprises to achieve climate and energy policy objectives.
Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation Gift Establishes Inaugural Columbia Climate School Fellowships

February 1, 2022

A new gift will provide full tuition for students in the Master’s in Climate and Society program.
Atmospheric Rivers Spur Debates on Flood Management in Washington State

January 31, 2022

After receiving unprecedented amounts of rainfall late last year, communities in northwestern Washington are asking questions about how to prevent flood damage in a warmer and wetter climate.
How Climate Change Will Affect Plants

January 27, 2022

While elevated levels of CO2 can help plants grow, the impacts of climate change mean it’s not all good news for the plant world.
Into the Sundarban Mangrove Forest and Back

January 18, 2022

For the last week of our trip, we traveled by boat to reach the sites where we are measuring subsidence in the Sundarban Mangrove Forest and nearby embanked islands.

Colonialism Distorts the Quest to Save Heritage Threatened by Climate Change, Say Researchers

February 14, 2022

Climate change threatens to destroy invaluable heritage sites and traditions in marginalized countries — but empowering local people is key to saving it.
Why Climate Science Needs More Women Scientists

February 11, 2022

Women scientists continue to face unequal access to resources and opportunities in climate science. This lack of gender diversity is concerning, since women around the world will bear the brunt of climate change impacts.
A New Multimedia Package Offers Talks by Top Scientists on Climate Impacts and Adaptation

February 10, 2022

A printed book supplemented by electronic slides and a webinar series will present authoritative lectures from a wide variety of scientists across the world.
Simultaneous Droughts Could Threaten Global Food Security, Says Study

February 9, 2022

In a world where many countries depend on agricultural imports, warming climate increases the odds that multiple important crops could fail.
New Report Examines Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Government-Owned Companies

February 3, 2022

State-owned companies emit more carbon dioxide than any country except China. Countries can leverage these enterprises to achieve climate and energy policy objectives.
Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation Gift Establishes Inaugural Columbia Climate School Fellowships

February 1, 2022

A new gift will provide full tuition for students in the Master’s in Climate and Society program.
Atmospheric Rivers Spur Debates on Flood Management in Washington State

January 31, 2022

After receiving unprecedented amounts of rainfall late last year, communities in northwestern Washington are asking questions about how to prevent flood damage in a warmer and wetter climate.
How Climate Change Will Affect Plants

January 27, 2022

While elevated levels of CO2 can help plants grow, the impacts of climate change mean it’s not all good news for the plant world.
Into the Sundarban Mangrove Forest and Back

January 18, 2022

For the last week of our trip, we traveled by boat to reach the sites where we are measuring subsidence in the Sundarban Mangrove Forest and nearby embanked islands.