MA in Climate and Society9
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Peggy Shepard to Speak at Columbia Climate School Graduation
Environmental justice advocate Peggy Shepard will deliver the keynote address at Columbia Climate School’s inaugural Class Day ceremony on May 13.
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Reduce. Reuse. And Then, When All Else Fails, Recycle.
Recycling gets all the attention, but emphasizing reduction and reuse can do so much more to manage waste and curb climate emissions.
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Sea Vegetables Are the Future of Farming
Farming in the ocean requires little more than sun and sea water to provide nutritious food, create jobs, and restore coastlines.
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Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation Gift Establishes Inaugural Columbia Climate School Fellowships
A new gift will provide full tuition for students in the Master’s in Climate and Society program.
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These Zines are Helping Us Imagine a Better Future for Climate and Society
There’s a wide gap between knowing everything must change and implementing those changes. These student publications envision how we might bridge that gap.
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We Owe More Than Gratitude to Wildland Firefighters
The brave men and women who fight forest fires are overworked, poorly compensated, and considered disposable by the bureaucrats who hire them.
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Climate Change Education Is Failing Our Youth
America’s youth deserve a livable planet. The first step is comprehensive climate education.
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To Solve Climate Change, We Need More Than Incremental Changes
The free market favors short-term profits and small-scale solutions. Funding the systemic changes that are needed will require more government backing and a change to our incentive structure.
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Opinion: All Fossil Fuel Advertisements Should Be Banned
Greenwashing by Big Oil shifts blame away from fossil fuel companies and delays needed climate action.

The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. This Earth Month, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.