State of the Planet

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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.

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AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More

  • 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.