State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

Hugo Sarmiento

  • The Case for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

    The Case for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

    As climate change makes weather harder to predict, most infrastructure will need to be retrofitted or redesigned and rebuilt with future climate resilience in mind.

Composite banner with modern building at night and portrait of Dean Alexis Abramson that reads "Science for the Planet"

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“

  • The Case for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

    The Case for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

    As climate change makes weather harder to predict, most infrastructure will need to be retrofitted or redesigned and rebuilt with future climate resilience in mind.