Michael Gerrard
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Exploring Legal Tools for Glacier Protection: Who Speaks for Glaciers?
Can “rights of nature” laws be used to protect both humans and glaciers?
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Twenty Years Later: What Lessons Have We Learned From Hurricane Katrina?
As the risk of extreme weather grows, Columbia experts revisit Katrina’s legacy and what it means for future catastrophes.
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Ten-Year Climate Lawsuit Ends in Loss for One Man, But a Win for Climate
A German court’s dismissal of a historic lawsuit filed by an Indigenous Peruvian against energy giant RWE has far-reaching implications for climate law.
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How Congestion Pricing Will Benefit New York City
Congestion pricing is already delivering results, but what can New Yorkers expect in the months to come?
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Sabin Center’s Online Tracking Tools Monitor Government Actions on Climate Change
Since 2017, the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law has documented policies that restrict or expand initiatives in science and climate.
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7 Climate Experts on What We Can Still Do to Fight Climate Change
Network, think and speak your mind: Here are some ways to engage with the climate crisis.
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The Omiwatari Religious Ritual: Climate Change and Intangible Loss
Climate change is altering a centuries-old Shinto ritual in Japan, highlighting the importance of addressing the less visible signs of a changing planet.
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Icelandic Glacier Runs for President, Sparking Rights of Nature Movement
As global efforts to recognize the legal rights of nature have increased, one campaign took an unusual approach: nominating a glacier for president.
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Rivers Exposed by Glacier Retreat Fuel Competition Between Mining Industry and Salmon
Study finds that Canadian mining companies are staking claims on future salmon habitat emerging from the ice as glaciers retreat.
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“
