environmental science
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Environmentalism Shouldn’t Be This White
An Asian environmentalist shares reflections on diversity and inclusion in higher education.
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This ‘Green’ Space Shouldn’t Be So White
There are steps individuals can take to support more diversity in the environmental sciences.
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The Role of Finance in Achieving Sustainability
Last month, the Earth Institute celebrated the publication of a new book and heard from panelists on the role of harnessing financial acumen to achieve long-run sustainability.
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Announcing a New Earth Institute Affiliation Program
Are you a Columbia faculty, researcher or staff person with work related to sustainability, climate or earth and environmental science? We invite you to join the Earth Institute community by becoming an Affiliate.
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Prof. Cohen Discusses Sustainability and Cities, Government, and Sustainable Lifestyles
The Columbia Alliance program profiled Steve Cohen to discuss approaches to shape a sustainable urban future.
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Institutionalizing Sustainability in New York City Government
Since the city’s term-limited mayor will be replaced by someone else, how do we assure that sustainability policy will continue to be implemented?
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The True Foundation of Civil Liberty
Over the doorway of James Madison High School in Brooklyn there is a quote from James Madison which states, “education is the true foundation of civil liberty”.
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The Use of Science in Environmental Decision Making
We need to do a better job of integrating scientific knowledge into management decision making. The world is too complicated, interconnected and dangerous to act without real scientific observations and analysis.
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Faculty Spotlight: Sara Tjossem Focuses on Sustainability and the History of Science
Senior lecturer Sara Tjossem discusses her research and role in the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program.
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
