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Come Visit Us at Lamont Open House
Our favorite family-friendly event of the year is back in person. Come out to Palisades, NY, on October 8 for some fun, hands-on science education.
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25 Years of Translating Climate Science Into Action
The Columbia Climate School’s International Research Institute for Climate and Society celebrated its 25th anniversary in an event on September 16.
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How Climate Change Impacts Fall Foliage
Changing temperatures and precipitation can affect when the leaves change and how vibrant their colors blaze.
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How Do We Deal With the Polarization Around Climate Change?
Suggestions from Peter Coleman, psychologist and expert in conflict and cooperation.
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You Asked: Dinosaurs Survived When CO2 Was Extremely High. Why Can’t Humans?
Our expert says: Although carbon dioxide levels have been much higher in the past, they generally increased slowly, giving plants and animals time to adapt. When the rate of climate change was staggeringly fast, like today, there were big problems.
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The 37 Easiest Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (Animated Graphic)
Making a difference on climate change doesn’t have to take lots of time or effort.
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Scientists Are Mapping New York City Wildlife. And We Don’t Mean Rats, Squirrels or Pigeons.
Raccoons, coyotes, possums and other wild mammals are becoming more common in the country’s most densely populated city. New research aims to map their populations and habits in hopes of decreasing conflicts with humans.
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The Flood Seen From Space: Pakistan’s Apocalyptic Crisis
Flooding is not uncommon for Pakistan, but the current crisis is simply unprecedented.
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Exploring Actionable Solutions for Water Security
America’s water systems face many challenges, including climate change and aging infrastructure. An upcoming event will focus on ways to solve multiple problems at the same time, with the same funding.
