Climate Week NYC3
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How Do We Deal With the Polarization Around Climate Change?
Suggestions from Peter Coleman, psychologist and expert in conflict and cooperation.
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Mining, Land Grabs, and More: When Decarbonization Conflicts With Human Rights
Transitioning off fossil fuels isn’t all sunshine and roses. Experts from around Columbia Climate School weigh in on how governments and developers can move forward responsibly.
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How Colonialism Spawned and Continues to Exacerbate the Climate Crisis
Colonialism was motivated by the promise of plundering the environment and subjugating populations. Its legacy makes it far more challenging to address the climate crisis and implement equitable solutions.
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You Asked: Dinosaurs Survived When CO2 Was Extremely High. Why Can’t Humans?
Our expert says: Although carbon dioxide levels have been much higher in the past, they generally increased slowly, giving plants and animals time to adapt. When the rate of climate change was staggeringly fast, like today, there were big problems.
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Circularity: A Powerful Tool for Fighting Climate Change
Sandra Goldmark discusses an upcoming Climate Week NYC event on the power of a new approach to consumption as a collective climate response.
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The 37 Easiest Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (Animated Graphic)
Making a difference on climate change doesn’t have to take lots of time or effort.
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Climate Week 2022 at Columbia Climate School
We’ll be offering a lineup of special content and interesting events all week long.
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Exploring Actionable Solutions for Water Security
America’s water systems face many challenges, including climate change and aging infrastructure. An upcoming event will focus on ways to solve multiple problems at the same time, with the same funding.
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Columbia Climate School Named University Partner for Climate Week NYC 2022
Experts from Columbia Climate School will join events bringing together voices from business, government, and civil society for the biggest climate event on earth.
The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.
