Climate Week NYC7
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How Climate Change Impacts Our Water
Climate change disrupts the water cycle in ways that could profoundly alter how we live our lives.
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You Asked: How Much Does the U.S. Subsidize Renewable Energy Versus Fossil Fuels?
The answer might seem cut and dried, but it’s not as simple as you might think.
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You Asked: How Can Students Make a Difference on Climate Change?
Two students weigh in on how they’re taking action and why it matters.
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You Asked: What Caused Climate Change Before the Industrial Revolution?
A paleoclimatologist walks us through some of the natural causes of climate change — and why it’s important to take action on human-caused warming.
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What the Earth Institute is Doing for Climate Week 2019
We’ve planned a busy week of climate-related events and blog posts for you to learn from, enjoy, and get inspired.
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You Asked: Can the Great Green Wall Stop the Sahara From Expanding?
A climate scientist answers readers’ questions about an initiative that would plant a vast wall of trees to combat the effects of climate change.
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Burning Headlines Kick off a Climate-Coverage Campaign
As part of the Covering Climate Now initiative, an art exhibit transforms climate-related newspaper pages to reflect what’s coming on a human-heated planet.
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You Asked: Does Caring About Plastic Distract From Climate Change?
Short answer: Why not both?
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You Asked: What Are My Clean Energy Options in New York?
Because most NYC apartments don’t have the space for a solar panel array.
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
