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Columbia University Releases New Plan to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050
The plan provides a set of strategies and benchmarks, grounded in science, for Columbia to achieve its ambitious sustainability goals.
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On the Eve of Earth Day, A Live Discussion About the Consequential Decade Ahead
Tonight’s Earth Lecture takes a hard look at climate change and the path forward.
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Rebuilding America’s National Government
The presence of a competent national government capable of investment in the future will enable environmentally sustainable economic growth.
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Social Cost of Carbon: What Is It, and Why Do We Need to Calculate It?
It can help us weigh the costs and benefits of climate regulations, but nailing down an exact number is difficult.
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Biden’s Climate Summit and the Practical Path to Decarbonization
Following four years of Trump’s climate denial, the Biden administration has gone all in and is starting to articulate a comprehensive climate policy.
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Community Group Welcomes Step Forward for Offshore Wind in New York
On March 18, the New York Public Service Commission green-lighted a critical component of the state’s first offshore wind farm.
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Forget Fossil Fuels and Focus on Renewables
Instead of taxing fossil fuels we should subsidize and invest in renewable energy.
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Political Stability and Environmental Sustainability
While last week was wrenching, the electoral results in Georgia, the courage of many Republican elected officials, and the silencing of Trump’s Twitter account give us reason to hope that better days lie ahead.
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Decarbonizing the Defense Department
Biden’s climate team could use normal executive power to emphasize renewable energy in the Department of Defense, and graduate students at Columbia University have provided a blueprint to jumpstart that process.
The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.
