State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

International Thwaites Glacier Collaborative

  • Into Deep Field

    Into Deep Field

    Moving a team from a science base into a deep field camp in Antarctica comes with a mix of high energy and optimism.

  • Laying the Groundwork for Some Major Antarctic Field Campaigns

    Laying the Groundwork for Some Major Antarctic Field Campaigns

    Fieldwork in Antarctica adds a whole new layer to the meaning of planning. When heavily field-based projects are planned, it is common for preliminary fieldwork to precede the larger project.

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“

  • Into Deep Field

    Into Deep Field

    Moving a team from a science base into a deep field camp in Antarctica comes with a mix of high energy and optimism.

  • Laying the Groundwork for Some Major Antarctic Field Campaigns

    Laying the Groundwork for Some Major Antarctic Field Campaigns

    Fieldwork in Antarctica adds a whole new layer to the meaning of planning. When heavily field-based projects are planned, it is common for preliminary fieldwork to precede the larger project.