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From Cornwall to Columbia: One Climate and Society Student’s Interdisciplinary Worldview
Amy Campbell reflects on her journey to the Climate School, where she is currently a Fulbright scholar, focusing on climate risk and disaster preparedness.
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Four Value Propositions for Climate Action Under a New Presidential Administration
Jeff Schlegelmilch and Amy Campbell suggest four paths to consensus regarding climate adaption action over the next fours years.
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A New M.S. in Climate Program Focuses on Disaster Management
A Q&A with Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School, about the unique certificate program and its holistic approach to disaster management.
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Twelve Years After Sandy, Have We Gotten Better at Preparing for Disaster?
Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, the director of Columbia’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness, reflects on applying lessons from Hurricane Sandy to more recent disasters.
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A Showcase Combining Knowledge and Action
The Climate School’s first-ever showcase highlighted the school’s mission to partner with organizations outside of Columbia to build climate solutions.
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Columbia Climate School Launches New M.S. in Climate Program
The new degree provides core climate knowledge, applied learning, skill-building and professional development, all while integrating climate justice and equity throughout the curriculum.
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How to Prepare for a Stormy “Supercharged” September
As storms and disasters become less predictable and more extreme, it’s important to understand the risks where you live and have emergency plans in place.
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Glacier Flooding in Alaskan Capital Sets New Record
For the second year in a row, historic glacier floods have damaged hundreds of homes, cars and businesses in Juneau, Alaska.
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New Courses Will Lead the Way on Climate Resilience and Equitable Disaster Response
The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School will now offer FEMA-certified trainings on climate change, equity and emergency management.
AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
