State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

coastal cities

  • Can Coney Island’s Dunes Protect Against Another Sandy?

    Can Coney Island’s Dunes Protect Against Another Sandy?

    The Coney Island Creek dune planting project started in 2021, with the goal of increasing coastal resilience and giving community members hands-on experience protecting their environment.

  • Improving U.S. Coastal Protection and Resilience

    Improving U.S. Coastal Protection and Resilience

    How can the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work with communities and agencies to create more effective coastal protection projects?

  • Lessons From Front Lines of Climate Change

    Lessons From Front Lines of Climate Change

    Cities already lead the action on responding to climate change. And cities are utilizing groups such as the Urban Climate Change Research Network to share lessons from implementation and scholarly research on urban climate change.

Blue banner with kids and Earth photos. Text: "Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House, Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10am-4pm.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House—our biggest, best science fun and discovery event of the year—will take place on our beautiful campus in Palisades, NY. Mark your calendar and join us for this free, family-friendly celebration of science! RSVP Today!

  • Can Coney Island’s Dunes Protect Against Another Sandy?

    Can Coney Island’s Dunes Protect Against Another Sandy?

    The Coney Island Creek dune planting project started in 2021, with the goal of increasing coastal resilience and giving community members hands-on experience protecting their environment.

  • Improving U.S. Coastal Protection and Resilience

    Improving U.S. Coastal Protection and Resilience

    How can the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work with communities and agencies to create more effective coastal protection projects?

  • Lessons From Front Lines of Climate Change

    Lessons From Front Lines of Climate Change

    Cities already lead the action on responding to climate change. And cities are utilizing groups such as the Urban Climate Change Research Network to share lessons from implementation and scholarly research on urban climate change.