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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.
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2022 Climate News You Should Know
Climate School experts weigh in on the past year’s most noteworthy events and developments within their fields.
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Jackson Mississippi and America’s Infrastructure Crisis
The collapse of the public water system in Jackson is far from unique. The combination of climate-accelerated extreme weather and infrastructure disinvestment ensures there will be many more Jacksons in our future.
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Earth Day Urgency
We are nowhere close to achieving the transition to environmental sustainability, but the process is well underway here in the United States. To achieve this, we need to think about our shared values rather than our differences. Let’s make every day an Earth Day.
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Democrats in Congress Hold the Fate of the Planet in Their Slippery Hands
The Democrats must quickly pass the Infrastructure Bill and compromise on reconciliation. There is no time to spare.
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President Biden’s Climate Change Political Strategy
We have an American president who understands the climate crisis, and both the grave threat and historic opportunity it presents.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
