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Attribution Science: Linking Climate Change to Extreme Weather
Scientists can now determine what role climate change plays in making extreme weather events more frequent and intense.
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Recap of Climate Week NYC 2021 at Columbia
Climate Week NYC may be over, but you can watch recordings of most of the amazing events hosted across Columbia University and the Climate School here.
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EI LIVE K12 Is Back for the Academic Year
Our popular video series for students, educators, and parents returns with an exciting lineup from October to May.
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Why the U.S. Northeast Coast Is a Global Warming Hot Spot
A sharp rise in temperatures on land is linked to unusual heating of the Atlantic Ocean, and changes in wind patterns that send that warmth westward.
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When Record-Breaking Is the Norm: Mitigating the Impacts of Extreme Rainfall Events in a Changing Climate
Rainfall extremes this year affected millions.
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Increased Heat-Drought Combinations Could Damage Crops Globally, Says Study
Staple crops may see magnified adverse effects when warming climate drives away soil moisture.
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Harnessing Drones, Geophysics and Artificial Intelligence to Root Out Land Mines
A grad student and his colleagues search for innovative new ways to detect and disarm millions of hidden hazards.
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A Journey Into an Alaskan Volcano
A Columbia Climate School Ph.D. student recounts a research expedition into an active volcano in the Aleutian Islands.
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Experts Weigh In on Hurricane Ida and Deadly Flash Floods in New York City
Experts from the Columbia Climate School have provided their insights and perspectives to journalists across the country trying to make sense of Hurricane Ida.
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