climate
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Make Every Voice Count This Earth Day
We all have the power to protect our planet, this month and beyond.
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Celebrating the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
In honor of this year’s theme, “Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls,” we’re highlighting just some of the exceptional women researchers from the Columbia Climate School.
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American Geophysical Union 2025: Key Scientific Presentations From Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School
Check out a guide to some of our notable research at this year’s AGU conference.
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Amplifying Action: Adam Met and Alexis Abramson Talk Climate on ‘Sing for Science’ Podcast
Ready to get involved in the climate movement? Musician Adam Met and Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson share practical, inspiring ways to take action on the popular Sing for Science podcast.
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Highlights: “Universities and Climate Action”
University leaders discuss how academic institutions can respond to climate challenges, defend academic freedom and continue to innovate in a challenging national context.
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The Ocean Carbon Sink Is Ailing
Measurements analyzed by an international research team indicate the global ocean absorbed significantly less CO₂ than anticipated during the unprecedented marine heatwave in 2023.
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Columbia Climate School Launches Climate, Earth, and Society Distinguished Fellows Program
A new initiative will unite globally renowned leaders to drive bold, collaborative action on the most urgent challenges facing our climate, Earth and society.
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Powering the Future: Innovative Renewable Energy Projects Around the World
Take a virtual tour of some remarkable renewable energy projects from around the globe, each showcasing innovative technology, ambitious scale, and a commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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Poets and Polders
Continuing on our journey, we visited the shrine and former home of Bangladeshi cultural icons, continued our interviews, and boarded a boat to take us to the embanked islands known as polders.

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.
