Energy and Environment Concentration
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Let’s Come Clean: The Renewable Energy Transition Will Be Expensive
Europe’s surging energy prices show that switching to renewables can be costly. Politicians need to be honest about those costs.
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Michelle Nijhuis Wants to Bring Biodiversity Loss to Your Doorstep
Her new book charts the ways conservation is becoming a movement for the protection of all species — foreign and domestic, ugly and cuddly, plant and yes, even human.
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Congratulations to the 2020 Graduates in Sustainability and Environmental Science
Earth Institute faculty offer their encouragement and advice for the newest crop of graduates who will change the world.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
