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A Composer’s Instrumental Ode to the Arctic Circle
Environmental sound artist Mary Edwards turns field recordings of glacial phenomena in Svalbard into a collaborative musical performance.
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Playing With Fire: Harnessing Lava To Build Sustainable Cities
A futuristic new project imagines the possibility of molding lava into building material, thereby reducing the carbon emissions associated with construction.
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Chipping Away at the Ice Ceiling: Women Scientists Explore Nepal’s Ponkar Glacier
The International Center for Integrated Mountain Development launched the first Hindu Kush Himalaya Women on Ice expedition in December.
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All of the Biggest U.S. Cities Are Sinking
From the coasts to the interior, urban areas are sinking. The main culprit: pumping of groundwater.
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Nanoplastics Are All Around (and Inside) Us
How are humans exposed to these tiny and ubiquitous plastics? And is there anything we can do about it?
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Lamont-Doherty Mourns IT Exec and Entrepreneur Edward Botwinick BS’58
The former university trustee was an early leader in data communications and a steadfast supporter of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
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Columbia Beautiful Planet 2025
Each year, we honor Earth Day by sharing some amazing photos celebrating the beauty and magic of our planet, as captured by the Columbia community.
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Global Perspectives: Exploring Sustainable Development in Rwanda and Bangladesh
Columbia Climate School students in two classes partnered with global communities and gained hands-on experience in sustainability.
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Science for the Planet: Tackling the Invisible Threat of Nanoplastics
Beizhan Yan, an environmental geochemist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, has come up with new methods to detect and analyze tiny plastic particles to better understand their impact on human and environmental health.
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
