environmental impact
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‘Dirty Blizzard’ Sent 2010 Gulf Oil Spill Pollution to Seafloor
Study Finds Impacts Lingered Much Longer Than Expected
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Like Weeds of the Sea, ‘Brown Tide’ Algae Exploit Nutrient-Rich Coastlines
Close-Up Look at Genome May Lead to New Ways to Combat Harmful Blooms
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Wastewater Injection Spurred Biggest Earthquake Yet, Says Study
2011 Oklahoma Temblor Came Amid Increased Manmade Seismicity
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Researchers Develop Rapid Method to Measure Carbon Footprints
A Step to Help Lower Emissions, Says Industrial Sponsor
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Forest Razing by Ancient Maya Worsened Droughts, Says Study
Human-Influenced Climate Change May Have Contributed to Society’s Collapse
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Study Affirms Gulf Oil Spill’s Vastness
First Independent Measure of Well Employs New Imaging Method
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Climate Change Could Drive Vast Human Migrations
Displacements Already Underway, Says Report
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Landfill Disposal May Pose Greater Health Risks Than WTE Treatment, Student Research Shows
Disposing of waste via landfills increases health risks 30-fold, compared with using waste-to-energy treatment — which generates electricity by burning waste — for disposal. This is according to a study conducted by a student in the Masters in Public Health (MPH) program at the Mailman School at Columbia University. The study, carried out by Pearl…
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