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Kevin Uno: Examining How Early Humans Responded to Climate Change
Kevin Uno, a Center for Climate and Life Fellow, studies how abrupt changes in climate affected Neolithic human settlement, diet, and abandonment in northwest Africa.
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American Robins Now Migrate 12 Days Earlier Than in 1994
New GPS data show birds adjust to shifting snow conditions as climate warms
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As COVID-19 Halts Climate Expeditions, Scientists Grapple with Uncertainties
In addition to its devastating impact on human life, the coronavirus pandemic is creating significant setbacks for climate research.
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Earth Institute Goes Live in Video Series for K12 Students and Educators
Through ‘EI Live,’ experts from across the Earth Institute will share their work through live lectures, interactive activities, and demos. The series launches April 6.
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Ozone Treaty Stopped Jet-Stream Drift in Southern Hemisphere
Researchers long ago predicted that the 1987 Montreal Protocol, banning ozone-depleting gases, would reverse a worrisome trend in Southern Hemisphere winds. A new study shows they were right.
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Summer 2020 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities
A variety of undergraduate, graduate and PhD positions are available in various departments and research centers. Apply by April 19, 2020.
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Increasingly Mobile Sea Ice Means Arctic Neighbors May Pollute Each Others’ Waters
The movement of sea ice between Arctic countries is expected to significantly increase this century, raising the risk of more widely transporting pollutants like microplastics and oil, according to new research.
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Shifts in Deep Geologic Structure May Have Magnified Great 2011 Japan Tsunami
A new study looks at why the 2011 Tohoku tsunami off Japan was unexpectedly huge.
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New Podcast Lets You Eavesdrop on Conversations Between Climate Scientists
‘Deep Convection’ is a podcast about climate, science, and life.
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“
