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New Book: Climate Information for Public Health Action
A new textbook edited and written by researchers across Columbia gives the health community a primer on why, when and how climate information can and should be incorporated into health research, policy and practice.
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CIESIN seeks GIS Interns
Detail-oriented students interested in GIS data exploration, analysis, and documentation can apply by September 24.
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Student Spotlight: Understanding Science to Support Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Policy
Elaine R. Angeles is pursuing an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy to bring science and policy-making together in developing countries.
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Pangolins and the Consumers of Wildlife Trafficking
Earth Institute postdoc Nandini Velho writes about consumers of illegal wildlife products, including the obscure but heavily trafficked pangolin.
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Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research Program Now Accepting Applications for 2019
Doctoral candidates or recent degree recipients interested in research on sustainable development should apply by October 31, 2018.
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Alum Launches First-Ever Shared Electric Mopeds in New York City
With his passion for energy and sustainability, Frank Reig, an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy alum, is working to make urban transit “fast, affordable and way more fun.”
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The Inaccessibility of Motherhood in New York City
Making New York City a more accessible place for mothers enhances the economic and social status of women, especially single mothers and female heads of households. This not only reduces the economic burden of childcare but also improves the job prospects of motherhood.
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Sustainable Development Alum Embraces Shift to Physical Sciences
Sustainable Development alum Sara Lytle talks her move to environmental engineering and tips for others looking to change their academic course.
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Uncovering the Science behind Environmental Legislation
The MPA in Environmental Science and Policy Workshop requirements mirror real-world sustainability problem-solving.
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“
