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Meet Jonelle Maltay From the Climate and Society Class of 2024
After working for years in finance and sustainability, a new student aims to expand her horizons.
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Columbia’s Earth Networks Offer Collaborative and Innovative Opportunities to Address Climate Change
Whether working on plastics, sports, food, or environmental justice, each Earth Network provides a unique approach to a shared challenge.
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Meet Dasom Shi From the Climate and Society Class of 2024
An incoming student in the Climate and Society program, Shi will continue to pursue her passion for improving corporate impact and climate action.
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A Summer of Science Saturdays: Casting a Wide Net at Lamont
Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory’s community education program draws in students of all ages to learn about the Hudson River.
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Alumni Profile: Working With Labor Unions to Create a More Sustainable Future
Avalon Hoek Spaans, an alumnus of the Columbia Climate School’s Climate and Society program, is channeling their personal experience and education to build a more just and sustainable world within the U.S. workforce.
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Understanding the SEC’s Proposed Climate Rules: Part 1
Adjunct professor Carolyn Kim Allwin shares why she thinks the new rules would be transformational for sustainable investing, and how her course will help sustainability professionals navigate these new guidelines.
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Gowanus Canal Visit Offers an Educational Opportunity to Environmental Science and Policy Students
Summer term students took a field trip to learn about the complex environmental, community, and legislative issues at play in this historic Brooklyn neighborhood.
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Katie Tutrone: From Yesterday’s Weather to Today’s Climate Stories
Katie Tutrone uses her platform as a producer, climate educator, and reporter to inspire more people to pay closer attention to the weather.
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Alumna Profile: Lauren Faber O’Connor
Lauren Faber O’Connor was recently awarded the 2023 GSAS Dean’s Award for Distinguished Achievement, which recognizes recipients for their profound impact on academia and on the world at large.
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
