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Meet 12 Columbia Graduates Taking on the Climate Crisis
These students are serious about Earth Day, and doing their part to protect the environment. They are committed to thinking and acting more sustainably.
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How Unprecedented Was the February 2021 Texas Cold Snap?
A look at historical trends shows that extreme cold spells are relatively common during Texas winters. Maybe it’s time to start designing for it.
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Study Pinpoints Process That Eases Drying in Drylands
Climate change is making drylands drier, but scientists have identified a natural process that helps to ease the loss of surface water in arid areas.
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Some Amazon Regions May Resist Climate-Driven Drying Better Than Thought
New research suggests that trees may handle predicted drier conditions better than current models suggest.
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New Data Suggest COVID-19 Is Shifting the Burden of Energy Costs to Households
Apartment-level electricity use has increased under New York’s stay-at-home order. It could make matters worse for households already struggling economically.
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A Greener Red Carpet
In your Oscar speech, don’t just preach sustainability — wear it.
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Heating Buildings Leaves a Huge Carbon Footprint, But There’s a Fix For It
Researchers within the Earth Institute are working to decarbonize New York City’s heat and hot water.
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Fall Events Provide Hope for Solving Climate Change
In a variety of talks and panels, experts gathered on campus to discuss ideas and technologies that can help us overcome the planet’s biggest environmental challenge.
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When Is a Sea Wall a Good Idea?
Scientists at Columbia’s Earth Institute are using simulations to test how well different methods protect coastal areas from hurricanes and sea level rise.