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Meet the Students Studying Environmental Issues in the Middle East in 2019
This July, Columbia University and Tel Aviv University will send graduate students to the Middle East to learn about the environmental challenges facing communities in Jordan and Israel.
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New Podcast: U.S. Natural Gas in a Changing Climate
In this episode of Columbia Energy Exchange from Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, host Bill Loveless is joined by Karen Harbert, the president and CEO of the American Gas Association.
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Climate Mobilization and a Sustainable New York City
As New York City evolves into a sustainable city, the experience we have in transforming our old energy system to a new one will be valuable, and the transformation itself will make this very old place newer than it looks.
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Energy Efficiency: A Clue to Politically Feasible Climate Policy
The only politically feasible way of combatting climate change is to invest in research and development and infrastructure that makes our energy system more efficient and less dependent on fossil fuels.
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Six Reasons to Be Hopeful About Fighting Climate Change
Depressing news and turbulent politics can leave many of us discouraged, but it’s not all doom and gloom; Earth Institute experts weigh in on what gives them hope.
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Student Spotlight: A Shift From Education to Environmental Science and Policy
Pivoting from a career in high school science education, Sid Tulsiani hopes to engage with issues of climate change and energy.
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California Leads on Sustainability Innovation while Trump Digs Coal
California has led the nation and indeed the world on environmental policy for over a half a century.
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Finally, A Way For Cities To Track and Meet Sustainability Benchmarks
Similar to FitBits tracking human health, LEED for Cities will track the sustainability and well-being of a whole city.
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Alum Launches First-Ever Shared Electric Mopeds in New York City
With his passion for energy and sustainability, Frank Reig, an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy alum, is working to make urban transit “fast, affordable and way more fun.”

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
