State of the Planet

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  • Dancers Perform the Ice

    Dancers Perform the Ice

    A report on the 2021 artists in residence at the Wrangell Mountains Center in McCarthy, Alaska.

  • This Dance Class Could Be Worth $1 Million

    This Dance Class Could Be Worth $1 Million

    You could be dancing a Dollu Kunitha in Karnataka, or a Kpanlogo in Ghana, or a samba in Rio. Dance is integral to most cultures, and it’s also a social and fun way to improve physical fitness. It can help prevent cardiovascular disease and control weight, among other health benefits. And that is the point…

Composite banner with modern building at night and portrait of Dean Alexis Abramson that reads "Science for the Planet"

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

  • Dancers Perform the Ice

    Dancers Perform the Ice

    A report on the 2021 artists in residence at the Wrangell Mountains Center in McCarthy, Alaska.

  • This Dance Class Could Be Worth $1 Million

    This Dance Class Could Be Worth $1 Million

    You could be dancing a Dollu Kunitha in Karnataka, or a Kpanlogo in Ghana, or a samba in Rio. Dance is integral to most cultures, and it’s also a social and fun way to improve physical fitness. It can help prevent cardiovascular disease and control weight, among other health benefits. And that is the point…