State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

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  • The Limits to Human Domination of Nature

    The Limits to Human Domination of Nature

    Let’s teach and learn humility, spirituality, and a reverence for the miraculous planet we have been given and must preserve for those who follow us.

  • The Necessity of In-Person Education

    The Necessity of In-Person Education

    We have the tools to reduce the risk of viral transmission, and if we use those tools, we should be able to resume normal schooling.

  • Globalization Persists Through the Pandemic

    Globalization Persists Through the Pandemic

    We will find ourselves in a post-pandemic world where COVID will be gone but far from forgotten.

  • The Necessity of Recycling

    The Necessity of Recycling

    Without recycling, there can be no circular economy. Without a circular economy, we cannot build environmentally sustainable cities. Without sustainable cities, we’d better start looking for another planet.

  • Climate Policy’s Critical Moment is Here

    Climate Policy’s Critical Moment is Here

    The environmental catastrophe predicted by climate modelers a generation ago is upon us. We need to provide the resources and organizational capacity required to end most use of fossil fuels as fast as possible.

  • Governing New York City

    Governing New York City

    It would be terrific if the next mayor leveled with us and recruited all New Yorkers to be part of a real effort at community building. Perhaps we might finally respond to this tale of two cities, and lift all of the city’s children out of poverty.

  • Investing for Tomorrow Can Prevent Tragedy Today

    Investing for Tomorrow Can Prevent Tragedy Today

    If the Surfside Florida tragedy leads to actions that prevent future catastrophes, these deaths will not have been in vain.

  • President Biden’s Climate Change Political Strategy

    President Biden’s Climate Change Political Strategy

    We have an American president who understands the climate crisis, and both the grave threat and historic opportunity it presents.

  • The Growing Momentum Behind Going Back to the Office

    The Growing Momentum Behind Going Back to the Office

    There is a great deal of momentum behind the return to the office, but I know that office will never be the same.

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  • The Limits to Human Domination of Nature

    The Limits to Human Domination of Nature

    Let’s teach and learn humility, spirituality, and a reverence for the miraculous planet we have been given and must preserve for those who follow us.

  • The Necessity of In-Person Education

    The Necessity of In-Person Education

    We have the tools to reduce the risk of viral transmission, and if we use those tools, we should be able to resume normal schooling.

  • Globalization Persists Through the Pandemic

    Globalization Persists Through the Pandemic

    We will find ourselves in a post-pandemic world where COVID will be gone but far from forgotten.

  • The Necessity of Recycling

    The Necessity of Recycling

    Without recycling, there can be no circular economy. Without a circular economy, we cannot build environmentally sustainable cities. Without sustainable cities, we’d better start looking for another planet.

  • Climate Policy’s Critical Moment is Here

    Climate Policy’s Critical Moment is Here

    The environmental catastrophe predicted by climate modelers a generation ago is upon us. We need to provide the resources and organizational capacity required to end most use of fossil fuels as fast as possible.

  • Governing New York City

    Governing New York City

    It would be terrific if the next mayor leveled with us and recruited all New Yorkers to be part of a real effort at community building. Perhaps we might finally respond to this tale of two cities, and lift all of the city’s children out of poverty.

  • Investing for Tomorrow Can Prevent Tragedy Today

    Investing for Tomorrow Can Prevent Tragedy Today

    If the Surfside Florida tragedy leads to actions that prevent future catastrophes, these deaths will not have been in vain.

  • President Biden’s Climate Change Political Strategy

    President Biden’s Climate Change Political Strategy

    We have an American president who understands the climate crisis, and both the grave threat and historic opportunity it presents.

  • The Growing Momentum Behind Going Back to the Office

    The Growing Momentum Behind Going Back to the Office

    There is a great deal of momentum behind the return to the office, but I know that office will never be the same.