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Jessica Haller: Alum, Climate Activist, and City Council Contender
The Environmental Science and Policy alum is running for New York City Council on a platform that emphasizes sustainability, resilience, and equity.
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Remote Summer 2020 Internships With the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Interns will assist the center in its mission to develop and disseminate solutions that maximize the impact of international investment for sustainable development.
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Earth Institute Goes Live in Video Series for K12 Students and Educators
Through ‘EI Live,’ experts from across the Earth Institute will share their work through live lectures, interactive activities, and demos. The series launches April 6.
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Sustainable Development Program Seeks Teaching Assistants for Fall 2020
Positions are available for 9 different courses. Deadline to apply is April 26.
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Summer 2020 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities
A variety of undergraduate, graduate and PhD positions are available in various departments and research centers. Apply by April 19, 2020.
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How Educational Institutions Can Prepare for COVID-19
The first question schools need to address is: How should we be presenting information on the spread of COVID-19 to students and youth?
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Alumni Spotlight: Lili Gao, Energy Consultant
An Environmental Science and Policy graduate discusses how the program prepared her for the challenges ahead in her work helping electric and water utilities transform their business.
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How Have Careers in Sustainability Evolved Over the Past 10 Years?
The All Ivy Career Fair provides a glimpse into the diverse professional opportunities for sustainability students and graduates.
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Symposium Will Discuss How Businesses Can Lead on Climate
An event on March 6 will bring together representatives from the world’s most powerful industries to discuss the role of business in addressing today’s urgent sustainability challenges.

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“
