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  • How Bloodthirsty Creatures of The Night See

    How Bloodthirsty Creatures of The Night See

    Beyond their eerie exterior and misunderstood persona, bats play complex, diverse and vital roles in the functioning of the world’s ecosystems.

  • Welcome to Eco-Matters

    Welcome to Eco-Matters

    Welcome to Eco-Matters, a new blog born out of the Center for Environmental Research and Conservation from the Earth Institute, Columbia University.

Banner with collage of ecosystems and the Empire State Building with text "Climate Week NYC: Columbia Climate School."

Columbia Climate School is bringing bold ideas, leading experts, and groundbreaking research to Climate Week NYC. Explore our events, stories, and updates as we help shape the conversation on climate action across New York City.

  • How Bloodthirsty Creatures of The Night See

    How Bloodthirsty Creatures of The Night See

    Beyond their eerie exterior and misunderstood persona, bats play complex, diverse and vital roles in the functioning of the world’s ecosystems.

  • Welcome to Eco-Matters

    Welcome to Eco-Matters

    Welcome to Eco-Matters, a new blog born out of the Center for Environmental Research and Conservation from the Earth Institute, Columbia University.