Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory71
-
Volcanologist Yves Moussallam Honored With Rolex Award for Enterprise
He treks to remote volcanoes to measure their gas and aerosol emissions, in order to improve climate change predictions.
-
An Inlet By Any Other Name: Lamont Scientist Honored with Antarctic Namesake
A small bay in Antarctica has been named after biological oceanographer Hugh Ducklow to celebrate his contributions to Antarctic research.
-
Study Zeros In on Source of Arsenic in Bengal Basin’s Deep Wells
Typically only shallow wells have arsenic problems, but in an area of India and Bangladesh, deep wells are highly contaminated. Scientists are starting to learn why.
-
As Climate Warms, Plants May Demand More Water, Cutting Supplies for People
New study challenges many climate scientists’ expectations that plants will make much of the world wetter in the future.
-
Should New York Build a Storm Surge Barrier?
A recent event at Columbia University debated the pros and cons.
-
Northern Peatlands Contain Twice as Much Carbon as Previously Thought
New findings double potential emissions from these areas, with big implications for climate modeling.
-
Cycle for Science: Glacier Edition Completes Its Circuit
Wrapping up a week-long bicycle trip that has brought climate science to underprivileged schools.
-
The Secret Life of Trees
Kevin Griffin uses remote sensing to track the daily rhythms of trees. His work is helping to bring tree biology to life for students and the general public.
-
New Project Will Study Greenland’s Helheim Glacier in Unprecedented Detail
Using drones, laser scanners, and high-resolution models, researchers hope to find out more about the processes driving rapid melting in this region.
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“
