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Five Ways Schools Can Advance Sustainability and Climate Justice
It is more important than ever for schools, educators, and students to lead the way toward a more sustainable future.
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Is Organic Food Really Better for the Environment?
Recent research suggests it might not be as sustainable as we might think, but it’s complicated.
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Grim Projections for the Ocean—and the Life Within It
Sonya Dyhrman, a microbial oceanographer affiliated with Lamont’s Center for Climate and Life, explains how human-caused climate change is harming ocean health.
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Climate Change and Economic Consumption
Climate change requires nothing less than transforming the nature of economic production and consumption: Not to consume less, but to consume without destroying the planet that sustains us.
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Climate Museum’s ‘Taking Action’ Exhibit Finds New Ways to Engage on Climate Change
The latest show has gotten thousands of people to commit to taking civic action on the climate crisis.
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You Asked: Should We All Go Vegetarian or Vegan to Reduce Our Carbon Footprint?
Short answer: Moderation is key.
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Center for Climate and Life Fellow Explains IPCC Sea Level Warning
Pierre Dutrieux, a Lamont-Doherty oceanographer and 2019 Climate and Life Fellow, discusses his Antarctic research and what the new IPCC report says about sea level rise.
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You Asked: Are My Efforts to Reduce My Carbon Emissions Too Minor to Matter?
Individual efforts to reduce carbon emissions could, in fact, go a long way in making a difference.
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Just Climate Change Action: The Importance and Challenges of Centering Indigenous Wisdom and Perspectives
Indigenous communities are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, leading the way for innovative actions rooted in first-hand experiences of climate disasters and shifts, and knowledge transferred across generations.
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
