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You Asked: What Are the Most Eco-Friendly Garbage Bags?
An Earth Institute staffer gives advice on alternative trash bag options and how reduce your need for trash bags altogether.
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You Asked: Why Do We Know More About the Moon Than Our Own Oceans?
An Earth Institute oceanographer answers this deep question from a reader as part of our Earth Month Q&A on Instagram.
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Your Earth Questions, Answered
In celebration of Earth Month and Earth Day, our scientists are tackling reader questions on science and sustainability.
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What Would Happen if the Earth Were Actually Flat?
You could say goodbye to the atmosphere and GPS navigation, to start.

By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
