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First Long-term Air Pollution Monitoring in Togo Reveals Concerning Levels
A new study finds that annual air pollution levels in the city of Lomé are, on average, four to five times greater than recommended by the World Health Organization.
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A Key U.S. Earth-Sciences Official Visits Columbia to Explore Research Ideas
Oceanographer Richard Spinrad of NOAA participated in a town hall and discussed funding opportunities with Columbia Climate School researchers.
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Regrown Tropical Forests May Have Short Lifespans, Says New Study
Forest cover in many tropical regions increased in recent decades, but a new study suggests that much of the regenerated area is re-cleared within a few years, which could limit biodiversity and carbon storage benefits.
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Can Nuclear Generation Help Reduce European Reliance on Russian Gas?
There are a few actions policy makers can take to increase nuclear power and reduce Europe’s dependence on gas.
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Scientists Find Surprisingly Stable Carbon Uptake by Land and Oceans From Air
Estimates that predate satellite imagery fill in a missing link and imply that oceans and land have been removing carbon from the air more efficiently than previously thought.
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Two Years Into Covid-19, Where Do We Go From Here?
As the world moves forward with cautious optimism, it is critical to evaluate how we can be better equipped to face a new variant in the future, or a new pandemic entirely.
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Catherine McKenna on Winning the Climate Revolution
The former Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change shares some lessons from her time in office.
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Water Content Controls the Depth of Magma Storage Under Many Volcanoes, Says Study
Research into volcanoes in the Aleutian Islands and elsewhere overturns the conventional understanding of what controls the depth at which rising magma is stored.
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How These Women Are Contributing to a Sustainable Tomorrow
For International Women’s Day, we highlight a few women in the Columbia Climate School who are leading on climate science and adaptation, and helping to promote equity, sustainability, and resilience.