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.

Composite banner with modern building at night and portrait of Dean Alexis Abramson that reads "Science for the Planet"

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

  • 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.