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Columbia University Releases New Plan to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050
The plan provides a set of strategies and benchmarks, grounded in science, for Columbia to achieve its ambitious sustainability goals.
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8 Meaningful Actions You Can Take This Earth Day
Making a difference in your day-to-day life is not only empowering, but can lead to wider cultural and societal change.
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Daniel Zarrilli Joins Columbia as Special Advisor on Climate and Sustainability Issues
Zarrilli comes to the university from the New York City Mayor’s Office, where he was chief climate policy advisor.
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How You Can Help Restore Nature on Earth Day
Consider helping to revive a degraded ecosystem by getting involved in an ecorestoration project.
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Emotional Appeal: How Art Can Inspire Action on Climate Change
Climate science tells us how the world is changing. Climate art shapes how we choose to respond.
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Meet 12 Columbia Graduates Taking on the Climate Crisis
These students are serious about Earth Day, and doing their part to protect the environment. They are committed to thinking and acting more sustainably.
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How the Biden Administration Could Improve the Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Program
A variety of changes could be put in place to reduce methane emissions.
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Glacier Melt to Redirect Alaska’s Alsek River, Endangering World-Famous Rafting Route
As a glacier in southern Alaska melts, a major river is likely to shift course within the next decade, putting the future of local fisheries and a popular rafting path at risk.
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Climate Change Is Making Indian Monsoon Seasons More Chaotic
A new study finds that summer monsoon rainfall in India will become stronger and more erratic, posing a threat to the region’s agriculture and economy.
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
