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  • Infrastructure and the Transition to Environmental Sustainability

    Infrastructure and the Transition to Environmental Sustainability

    For over a century, as America’s private economy developed, government played a role in investing in collective goods that would not have attracted private investment on terms that would have served the public interest. This role must continue to complete the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy.

  • Energy Modernization as Climate Policy

    Energy Modernization as Climate Policy

    Energy modernization is the goal, greenhouse gas reduction is a much-needed byproduct.

Photo of the Earth from space with the text "Lamont at AGU25" on top.

AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More

  • Infrastructure and the Transition to Environmental Sustainability

    Infrastructure and the Transition to Environmental Sustainability

    For over a century, as America’s private economy developed, government played a role in investing in collective goods that would not have attracted private investment on terms that would have served the public interest. This role must continue to complete the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy.

  • Energy Modernization as Climate Policy

    Energy Modernization as Climate Policy

    Energy modernization is the goal, greenhouse gas reduction is a much-needed byproduct.