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What Superpower Conflicts Mean for Indigenous Peoples
Geopolitical tensions between China and India at their disputed Himalayan border have ecological and social consequences for local peoples.
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Nisarga Could Be the Strongest Storm to Hit Mumbai in 70 Years
Major cyclone landfalls in this region are rare, but they could become more common and more dangerous under climate change.
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Cyclone Amphan Reinforces Urgent Need for Climate Adaptation Planning
By building resilience into our infrastructure and communities, we can reduce the damages from natural disasters and recover from shocks more easily.
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Even a Limited India-Pakistan Nuclear War Would Bring Global Famine, Says Study
Even a limited nuclear exchange between India and Pakistan would cause unprecedented planet-wide food shortages lasting more than a decade.
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Subseasonal Forecasting for the Indian Monsoon
Climate scientist Nachiketa Acharya uses medium-term forecasts to help Indian farmers with planning and decision-making.
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Less Rice and More Nutritious Crops Will Enhance India’s Food Supply, Study Says
A new study finds that diversifying India’s crops could provide better nutrition for 200 million undernourished people.
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Study Zeros In on Source of Arsenic in Bengal Basin’s Deep Wells
Typically only shallow wells have arsenic problems, but in an area of India and Bangladesh, deep wells are highly contaminated. Scientists are starting to learn why.
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Merging Environment and Education Is Crucial for Sustainable Development
Over the past few years, Columbia University’s Center for Sustainable Development has been tackling sustainability issues through meaningful education on the environment.
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Reading Program Improves Child Literacy Rates in Indian District
After initial success, a pilot program from Columbia’s Center for Sustainable Development is scaling up to reach 2,000 more children in 70 schools.
