State of the Planet

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  • The Communication Climate After 2020: Stormy but Hopeful

    The Communication Climate After 2020: Stormy but Hopeful

    A global community, including the Earth Institute’s Initiative on Communication and Sustainability, is working hard to make information and connectivity matter a little more each day.

  • Journalism Needs More Diverse Voices

    Journalism Needs More Diverse Voices

    Journalism is supposed to be a two-way conversation, but many voices and cultures are not included on either end of the dialogue. It’s time for a reckoning, according to a recent webinar.

Blue banner with kids and Earth photos. Text: "Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House, Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10am-4pm.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House—our biggest, best science fun and discovery event of the year—will take place on our beautiful campus in Palisades, NY. Mark your calendar and join us for this free, family-friendly celebration of science! RSVP Today!

  • The Communication Climate After 2020: Stormy but Hopeful

    The Communication Climate After 2020: Stormy but Hopeful

    A global community, including the Earth Institute’s Initiative on Communication and Sustainability, is working hard to make information and connectivity matter a little more each day.

  • Journalism Needs More Diverse Voices

    Journalism Needs More Diverse Voices

    Journalism is supposed to be a two-way conversation, but many voices and cultures are not included on either end of the dialogue. It’s time for a reckoning, according to a recent webinar.