State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

Michela Biasutti

  • Study of Extreme Indian Rainfall Upends Conventional Wisdom

    Study of Extreme Indian Rainfall Upends Conventional Wisdom

    While El Niño often brings drought conditions to India, a new paper shows that it also increases the likelihood of devastating downpours in some of the country’s most heavily populated regions.

  • The Earth Is Getting Drier

    The Earth Is Getting Drier

    Desertification is occurring in many parts of the world, including the western U.S., Brazil, most of Europe, Asia and central Africa. Is it too late to reverse it?

Composite banner with modern building at night and portrait of Dean Alexis Abramson that reads "Science for the Planet"

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“

  • Study of Extreme Indian Rainfall Upends Conventional Wisdom

    Study of Extreme Indian Rainfall Upends Conventional Wisdom

    While El Niño often brings drought conditions to India, a new paper shows that it also increases the likelihood of devastating downpours in some of the country’s most heavily populated regions.

  • The Earth Is Getting Drier

    The Earth Is Getting Drier

    Desertification is occurring in many parts of the world, including the western U.S., Brazil, most of Europe, Asia and central Africa. Is it too late to reverse it?