climate justice
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Study Finds Switching From Gas to Electric Stoves Cuts Indoor Air Pollution
New research evaluated the feasibility and benefits of transitioning from gas to induction stoves in affordable housing.
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Adapt or Retreat? Conference Will Explore Questions of Habitability in a Changing World
At Columbia Climate School’s Managed Retreat conference, local and international academics, scientists, and community members will join representatives from different sectors to discuss managed retreat, habitability, and climate justice.
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Christine Appah-Gyamfi Empowers Students to Lead on Environmental Justice Issues
In her class at the Columbia Climate School, this environmental justice lawyer provides tools and hands-on opportunities for her students to generate real-world impacts.
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What Did COP27 Accomplish?
Delegates from Columbia Climate School discuss the achievements and shortfalls of COP27, as well as what took place outside the negotiation room.
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Are You Feeling the Heat Yet?
Disadvantaged populations are hit hardest by climate change impacts. Let us practice climate justice by thinking of the unconscious injustices that we are a part of.
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Ground-truthing With Yohana Tesfamariam Tekeste
Tesfamariam Tekeste helps farmers reduce their vulnerability to climate change. She tells us about her work, as well as some hard truths about why those vulnerabilities exist in the first place.
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A Message From Women Activists Across Africa
In a recent workshop, grassroots women peacebuilders said they are being left out of critical decision-making discussions, and that the media isn’t sharing their stories.
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Colonialism Distorts the Quest to Save Heritage Threatened by Climate Change, Say Researchers
Climate change threatens to destroy invaluable heritage sites and traditions in marginalized countries — but empowering local people is key to saving it.
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Why Climate Science Needs More Women Scientists
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.
Columbia Climate School has once again been selected as university partner for Climate Week NYC, an annual convening of climate leaders to drive the transition, speed up progress and champion change. Join us for events and follow our coverage.
