Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering
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Columbia Climate School Welcomes New Faculty To Start the Academic Year
This expansion reflects the school’s sustained efforts to strengthen climate research and cross-disciplinary collaboration, while preparing future leaders with the skills to tackle the global climate crisis.
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Climate School Expands Faculty
Vijay Modi, Dan Steingart and Alan West will join Climate School faculty in 2025.
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Can AI Help Save Our Planet?
The world’s policy leaders and climate scientists are united: We are in a decisive decade.
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New Method Predicts Extreme Weather Events More Accurately
Columbia engineers have developed a machine-learning algorithm that will aid in understanding and mitigating the impact of extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent in our warming climate.
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“Wash your hands!” and Other Advice for Undergraduate Students from Columbia Graduate Students
Ph.D. students delving deep into some of the world’s complex sustainability issues offered advice to current undergraduates interested in pursuing their own research questions.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
