Department of Ecology Evolution and Environmental Biology
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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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Burned Amazon Forests Stay Hot and Stressed for Decades, Finds New NASA-Supported Study
Research indicates that fire alters tropical forests’ ability to tolerate climate stress and store carbon—a crucial role in global climate mitigation.
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Columbia Beautiful Planet 2024
Each year, we honor Earth Day by sharing some amazing photos celebrating the beauty and magic of our planet from our campuses to the far corners of the world as captured by the Columbia community.
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It’s Tick Season. Here Are the Latest Findings on Lyme and Babesiosis.
New research offers insights on how the tick-borne diseases spread and interact in infected animals.
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Using a People-Centered Approach to Design Restoration Projects
A new study proposes a more holistic approach to planning restoration projects that do not “leave people off the map.”
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Restoring Land for Livelihoods Can Have Ecological Benefits, Study Suggests
Acoustic recorders detected promising changes in the soundscape after a restoration project in India.
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Failing Crypto Could Be a Win for the Environment
The uncertainty plaguing the crypto world is devastating for investors, but it could have a positive impact on greenhouse gas emissions and the future of digital currency.
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Too Little, Too Late: Study Examines Why the Endangered Species Act Fails
Most species are not receiving protection until their populations are precariously small, thus dimming their prospects of recovery.
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Regrown Tropical Forests May Have Short Lifespans, Says New Study
Forest cover in many tropical regions increased in recent decades, but a new study suggests that much of the regenerated area is re-cleared within a few years, which could limit biodiversity and carbon storage benefits.
