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Legal Empowerment in Liberia: An Interview with Green Advocates
Liberian NGO Green Advocates has been using OpenLandContracts.org to give rural communities more leverage in the decisions that affect their lands.
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New York City Panel on Climate Change Releases 2019 Report
The report lays out how climate change is already affecting New York City, and what’s needed to adapt for the future.
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Data Visualization Tool Shows Carbon Footprint of Everyday Products
The Carbon Catalogue makes it easy to explore consumer products’ carbon emissions and the various strategies companies are employing to reduce emissions.
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‘Silencing Science Tracker’ Tallies 287 Government Attacks on Science in Past Two Years
As Trump enters his third year as president, the “war on science” isn’t slowing.
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Columbia Water Center: A Decade of Cutting Edge Research
To mark its anniversary, the Columbia Water Center has released a new report highlighting its achievements over the past decade. Read an excerpt, then download the full report.
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Building Resiliency in Sierra Leone’s Fishing Communities
Coastal communities in Sierra Leone face threats from climate change, overfishing, and erosion. A new vulnerability assessment helps to pinpoint solutions.
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This Index Measures Progress and Sustainability Better Than GDP
By accounting for human, social, and natural resources, the Inclusive Wealth Index can help guide sustainable development.
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Silencing Science Tracker Expanded to Include State and Local Government Actions
Because the federal government isn’t the only one trying to censor, misrepresent, or otherwise stifle science.
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Project Drives Sustainability Commitments From Guinea’s Bauxite Mining Industry
In response to guidance from Earth Institute researchers, the largest mining companies in Guinea have committed to sharing sustainability best practices.

By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
