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  • Columbia Water Center Year in Review

    Columbia Water Center Year in Review

    The Columbia Water Center (CWC) is a leader in applying the science of water and climate to solve real world problems. With current events in mind, we worked with our partners to make progress on several key projects.

  • Upmanu Lall Recognized as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union

    Upmanu Lall Recognized as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union

    The director of the Columbia Water Center and 60 other honorees were commemorated in a ceremony and reception on Wednesday.

  • What the U.S. Military is Doing About Climate Change

    What the U.S. Military is Doing About Climate Change

    The White House may deny that climate change is happening, but the Department of Defense has been taking action for years to avoid and adapt to climate-related disasters.

  • Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Show That It’s Time for Companies to Disclose Climate Risks to Investors

    Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Show That It’s Time for Companies to Disclose Climate Risks to Investors

    How a business contributes to and is impacted by the changing climate is becoming increasingly important for shareholders.

  • DEADLINE EXTENDED–Apply to an internship today

    DEADLINE EXTENDED–Apply to an internship today

    The Earth Institute has extended the internship application deadline for positions in a variety of administration, communications and research roles. Undergraduate, graduate and PhD students are eligible to apply for the opportunity to work on a sustainability-focused project.

  • Fall 2017 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities

    Fall 2017 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities

    The Earth Institute is offering undergraduate, graduate and PhD students with opportunities to intern in various departments and research centers in a variety of administration, communications and research roles. Interns work on a variety of sustainability-focused projects across The Earth Institute. These projects provide interns with hands-on workplace experience, allowing them to grow professionally while…

  • Rural America’s Drinking Water Crisis: No Help From Trump Budget

    Rural America’s Drinking Water Crisis: No Help From Trump Budget

    O’Brien is just one of thousands of small communities in the United States that struggle to find the resources to ensure that the water coming out of the tap is safe to drink. The budget proposal by the Trump administration will only make matters worse.

  • Vegetation Can Strongly Alter Climate and Weather, Study Finds

    Vegetation Can Strongly Alter Climate and Weather, Study Finds

    A new analysis of global satellite observations shows that vegetation can powerfully alter atmospheric patterns that influence climate and weather.

  • In Jharkhand, Using an Old Technique for Sustainable Water

    In Jharkhand, Using an Old Technique for Sustainable Water

    The Indian state of Jharkhand has plentiful rainfall, but most of that water runs off before it can be put to use by farmers, who struggle to make a living. To help improve irrigation and crop productivity, the Centers for International Projects Trust and Ranchi’s Birsa Agricultural University turned to a simple traditional technology, “dobhas,”…

  • Columbia Water Center Year in Review

    Columbia Water Center Year in Review

    The Columbia Water Center (CWC) is a leader in applying the science of water and climate to solve real world problems. With current events in mind, we worked with our partners to make progress on several key projects.

  • Upmanu Lall Recognized as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union

    Upmanu Lall Recognized as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union

    The director of the Columbia Water Center and 60 other honorees were commemorated in a ceremony and reception on Wednesday.

  • What the U.S. Military is Doing About Climate Change

    What the U.S. Military is Doing About Climate Change

    The White House may deny that climate change is happening, but the Department of Defense has been taking action for years to avoid and adapt to climate-related disasters.

  • Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Show That It’s Time for Companies to Disclose Climate Risks to Investors

    Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Show That It’s Time for Companies to Disclose Climate Risks to Investors

    How a business contributes to and is impacted by the changing climate is becoming increasingly important for shareholders.

  • DEADLINE EXTENDED–Apply to an internship today

    DEADLINE EXTENDED–Apply to an internship today

    The Earth Institute has extended the internship application deadline for positions in a variety of administration, communications and research roles. Undergraduate, graduate and PhD students are eligible to apply for the opportunity to work on a sustainability-focused project.

  • Fall 2017 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities

    Fall 2017 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities

    The Earth Institute is offering undergraduate, graduate and PhD students with opportunities to intern in various departments and research centers in a variety of administration, communications and research roles. Interns work on a variety of sustainability-focused projects across The Earth Institute. These projects provide interns with hands-on workplace experience, allowing them to grow professionally while…

  • Rural America’s Drinking Water Crisis: No Help From Trump Budget

    Rural America’s Drinking Water Crisis: No Help From Trump Budget

    O’Brien is just one of thousands of small communities in the United States that struggle to find the resources to ensure that the water coming out of the tap is safe to drink. The budget proposal by the Trump administration will only make matters worse.

  • Vegetation Can Strongly Alter Climate and Weather, Study Finds

    Vegetation Can Strongly Alter Climate and Weather, Study Finds

    A new analysis of global satellite observations shows that vegetation can powerfully alter atmospheric patterns that influence climate and weather.

  • In Jharkhand, Using an Old Technique for Sustainable Water

    In Jharkhand, Using an Old Technique for Sustainable Water

    The Indian state of Jharkhand has plentiful rainfall, but most of that water runs off before it can be put to use by farmers, who struggle to make a living. To help improve irrigation and crop productivity, the Centers for International Projects Trust and Ranchi’s Birsa Agricultural University turned to a simple traditional technology, “dobhas,”…