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Do Two Failed Dams Foretell a Dire Future?
What happened in Michigan shines a light on our aging and failing infrastructure. The question remains, will we do something now to fix it?
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Beautiful Planet: Earth Institute Photos From Around the Globe
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. To celebrate, we’re sharing images of places and projects around the world that highlight our planet’s incredible beauty.
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How Earth Institute Experts De-Stress Under Lockdown
From knitting to yoga and chocolate chip cookies, here’s how some of our team members are taking their minds off the pandemic.
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Three EI Projects Make Top 100 Proposals for MacArthur $100 Million Grant
The three projects are among the top contenders in the 100&Change competition, selected from 755 proposals.
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10 Climate Change Impacts That Will Affect Us All
And how to protect yourself from them.
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Spring 2020 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities
A variety of undergraduate, graduate and PhD positions are available in various departments and research centers. Apply by January 29, 2019.
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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 About River Salinity and Water Pollution
A Columbia Water Center staffer answers questions about salinization and water pollution.
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Brumadinho Dam Collapse: Outlook and Policy Objectives
An uptick in mining-related tragedies in Brazil points to the need for stronger regulations.

AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
