State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

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  • It’s Time to Regulate E-Bikes and Scooters in New York City

    It’s Time to Regulate E-Bikes and Scooters in New York City

    As the nation and city decarbonize and move toward electricity-based energy systems, new technologies will continue to emerge, and we will need to develop rules to ensure that new technologies are deployed safely.

  • The Big Impact of Electric Scooters

    The Big Impact of Electric Scooters

    A recent talk hosted by the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development discussed the challenges and benefits of micro-mobility as a form of sustainable transportation.

Earth Month Graphic Collage: "Our Power, Our Planet - April 2025"

The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. This Earth Month, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.

  • It’s Time to Regulate E-Bikes and Scooters in New York City

    It’s Time to Regulate E-Bikes and Scooters in New York City

    As the nation and city decarbonize and move toward electricity-based energy systems, new technologies will continue to emerge, and we will need to develop rules to ensure that new technologies are deployed safely.

  • The Big Impact of Electric Scooters

    The Big Impact of Electric Scooters

    A recent talk hosted by the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development discussed the challenges and benefits of micro-mobility as a form of sustainable transportation.