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Future COVID-19 Relief Should Focus More on Children
A new report points out some of the ways children are getting left behind during COVID-19 and other disasters — and how we can do better.
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Biden Administration Must Act Fast To Save Migratory Birds
On Trump’s way out of the White House, his administration demolished a law that protects migratory birds, putting over 1,000 species at risk. The Biden administration can still salvage it — but only if they act swiftly.
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Putting Biden’s Climate Team in Perspective
The latest episode of the Columbia Energy Exchange podcast discusses Biden’s selections for a large, experienced, and diversified team to carry out his ambitious plans to address climate change.
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To Build Climate Progress on Time Scales That Matter, Biden Should be Biden
The path forward requires negotiation, compromise, and open lines of communication with Republicans in Congress and elsewhere who have made climate change a focus.
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Strengthening the Rights of Forest Guardians Can Reduce Future Pandemic Risk
A recent webinar discussed a critical yet often overlooked strategy for pandemic mitigation: securing the rights of Indigenous forest guardians.
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New Offerings in Earth Institute’s Non-Degree Programs for Spring 2021
Join us for another exciting semester of non-degree learning opportunities around climate and sustainability.
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Vicuña Dung Brings Vegetation to the High Andes
Latrines created by vicuñas, wild relatives of llamas, provide vital nutrients for plants on post-glaciated mountain landscapes in the Andes.
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Columbia’s Climate School Gets Its First Degree Program
Beginning in fall 2021, students enrolled in the Masters in Climate and Society will be in the Climate School’s inaugural class.
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How Lessons From Bees, Leaves and Our Own Blood May Help Us Save Civilization
A new book argues that humanity can stave off catastrophe by observing how natural systems have evolved simple strategies to assure their survival.
