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At the Intersection of Hudson River Microbiology and Environmental Justice With Elise Myers
She’s trying predict fecal bacteria contamination of the river, and researching how environmental degradation disproportionately harms disadvantaged communities.
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Q&A With Lauren Ritchie on Intersectionality in the Climate Movement
The undergraduate student/blogger/activist shares her thoughts on the changing role of social justice within the climate movement.
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Virtual Talk Emphasizes Links Between Housing, Energy, and Environmental Justice
Sociologist Diana Hernandez highlighted the need to consider a variety of factors when it comes to designing solutions for low-income and communities of color.
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Why Climate Change is an Environmental Justice Issue
Climate change is a threat to everyone, but some groups—socially and economically disadvantaged ones—face the greatest risks.
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A Summer Immersed in the Hudson: Next Generation of Hudson River Educators
Interns developed skills in science communication by creating educational materials about the river’s colorful stories, myths, and misunderstandings.
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Joan Baez Supports New Earth Institute Pandemic Response Initiative
She’s selling prints of her paintings to aid an initiative that combats misinformation about COVID-19 and helps communities of color.
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Environmental Justice Through the Eyes of The Next Generation of Hudson River Educators
In a summer program, students learned about and discussed the science of the Hudson River watershed, as well as the social issues present in their daily lives.
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Our Focus Has to Be on the Victims of Hurricane Laura
Atmospheric scientist Adam Sobel writes that yes, Hurricane Laura is about climate change, but first it’s about people.
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Academics and Activism: Where Global Warming and Racism Meet
A new student-driven course explores race, climate change, and social justice.
Congratulations to our Columbia Climate School Class of 2026 and all of our 2026 Columbia University graduates! Learn more about our May 15 Climate School Class Day celebration. 💙 #Columbia2026 #ColumbiaClimate2026
