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Study Finds Sewage Bacteria Lurking in Hudson River Sediments
A new study shows that fecal bacteria from sewage can persist in far greater quantities in near-shore sediments than in the water of the Hudson River.
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Current Megadrought in the West Could Be One of the Worst in History
A 19-year drought in the American West is one of the most severe in the past 1200 years—and climate change is partially to blame, according to new research.
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Arsenic Contamination is Common in Punjabi Wells, Study Finds
But there’s a pretty simple solution that could protect a lot of people.
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Assessing the Impact of Declining Arctic Sea Ice on Extreme Weather
Yutian Wu received funding from the Center for Climate and Life to investigate whether the loss of Arctic sea ice promotes severe weather over North America.
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Spring 2019 Earth Institute Undergraduate Research Assistant Opportunities
A variety of undergraduate research assistant positions are available for the upcoming semester. Apply by January 31, 2019.
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Spring 2019 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities
A variety of undergraduate, graduate and PhD positions are available in various departments and research centers. Apply by January 31, 2019.
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American Geophysical Union 2018: Key Events From the Earth Institute
The American Geophysical Union fall meeting takes place Dec. 10-14 in Washington, D.C. Here is a guide to key talks and other events from Columbia’s Earth Institute.
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Can Removing Carbon From the Atmosphere Save Us From Climate Catastrophe?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says that limiting global warming to 1.5˚C will require removing CO2 from the atmosphere. How feasible is this?
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New Study Highlights Complexity of Warming and Melting in Antarctica
A concerted, multidisciplinary effort is needed to tackle this complexity, scientists argue in a paper released on Monday.
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