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Study Pinpoints Process That Eases Drying in Drylands
Climate change is making drylands drier, but scientists have identified a natural process that helps to ease the loss of surface water in arid areas.
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The Biden Environment Team and a Government-Wide Approach to Sustainability
We need to ensure that during these next few years we rebuild the American consensus behind environmental protection.
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How Buying Stuff Drives Climate Change
Consumerism causes a large chunk of our carbon emissions. Here are a few ideas for healthier habits during the holidays and beyond.
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Want to Grow Forests? Protect Wolves.
Reforestation is an important tool for fixing climate change, and green areas regrow faster and healthier with predators present.
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Ghosts of Glaciers Past Hint at Future Climate Challenges
Glacial remains suggest that climate patterns in the southern hemisphere have been out of step with those in the north. Understanding why could help project the effects of modern climate change.
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Key Takeaways From the 2020 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change
The report brings together experts from across the globe, including Melissa Lott, who examines the impacts of air pollution from the energy sector.
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A Case for Global Climate Action: U.N. Secretary General Delivers Potent Remarks at Columbia
President Bollinger and Lamont-Doherty’s interim director underscore the university’s commitment to solving the climate crisis.
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Alumni Spotlight: TV Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli
Climate and Society alum Jeff Berardelli brings climate change coverage to millions of homes across the country.
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Future Brahmaputra River Flooding as Climate Warms May Be Underestimated, Study Says
A new study looking at seven centuries of water flow in south Asia’s mighty Brahmaputra River suggests that scientists are underestimating the river’s potential for catastrophic flooding as climate warms.
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
