MPA in Environmental Science and Policy10
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The Search for Nature in Times of Crisis and Beyond
Seeing nature outside of the city has always been a privilege very few New Yorkers could afford. The rest of us can cope with being housebound by shifting how we define ‘nature.’
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Real-World Lessons From the Spring 2020 Environmental Science and Policy Workshop
Students investigated policy or management problems faced by their clients in government and nonprofit agencies.
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Africa’s COVID-19 Recovery Should Harness the Benefits of Nature and Conservation
As the theme for the International Day of Biodiversity states, “Our solutions are in nature.”
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Congratulations to the 2020 Graduates in Sustainability and Environmental Science
Earth Institute faculty offer their encouragement and advice for the newest crop of graduates who will change the world.
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Jessica Haller: Alum, Climate Activist, and City Council Contender
The Environmental Science and Policy alum is running for New York City Council on a platform that emphasizes sustainability, resilience, and equity.
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Alumni Spotlight: Lili Gao, Energy Consultant
An Environmental Science and Policy graduate discusses how the program prepared her for the challenges ahead in her work helping electric and water utilities transform their business.
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Biden vs. Sanders: Who Has the Better Plan to Fix Climate Change?
Both democratic frontrunners have pledged to take action on climate change, but their plans differ widely.
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No ‘Space’ for Earth in Newly Released Presidential Budget
While the proposal boosts NASA’s budget to explore other worlds, what about the one we’ve already got?

AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More

