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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 images representing environmental issues and text "You Asked: Our Scientists and Experts Answer Your Burning Questions."

You Asked invites you to share your most pressing questions about climate, science, and sustainability. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School experts will respond with clear, evidence-based answers. Pose your questions and story ideas!

  • 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.