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  • Does La Niña Lead to Flu Pandemics?

    Does La Niña Lead to Flu Pandemics?

    Four major flu pandemics of the last century, including the deadly 1918 flu, were all proceeded by La Niña conditions in the Pacific, according to a recent paper.

  • Climate and Health Workshop Photo Wrap Up

    Climate and Health Workshop Photo Wrap Up

    Check out some pictures from IRI’s recently concluded Summer Institute on Climate Information for Public Health.

  • Video: Climate and Public Health

    Video: Climate and Public Health

    Climate and public-health communities are learning to speak each other’s language to improve decision making. Watch our short video to learn more.

Overhead view of Columbia campus with text Columbia Climate School Class Day 2026: Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations to our Columbia Climate School Class of 2026 and all of our 2026 Columbia University graduates! Learn more about our May 15 Climate School Class Day celebration. 💙 #Columbia2026 #ColumbiaClimate2026

  • Does La Niña Lead to Flu Pandemics?

    Does La Niña Lead to Flu Pandemics?

    Four major flu pandemics of the last century, including the deadly 1918 flu, were all proceeded by La Niña conditions in the Pacific, according to a recent paper.

  • Climate and Health Workshop Photo Wrap Up

    Climate and Health Workshop Photo Wrap Up

    Check out some pictures from IRI’s recently concluded Summer Institute on Climate Information for Public Health.

  • Video: Climate and Public Health

    Video: Climate and Public Health

    Climate and public-health communities are learning to speak each other’s language to improve decision making. Watch our short video to learn more.