State of the Planet

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  • How to Talk to Anti-Vaxxers

    How to Talk to Anti-Vaxxers

    Research assistant Rachel Alter became a “pro-vaccine troll” so you don’t have to.

  • Spring 2019 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities

    Spring 2019 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities

    A variety of undergraduate, graduate and PhD positions are available in various departments and research centers. Apply by January 31, 2019.

  • Why Hurricane Florence is Unusual and Dangerous

    Why Hurricane Florence is Unusual and Dangerous

    Experts from around the Earth Institute weigh in on some of the biggest questions about Hurricane Florence.

  • Hurricane Florence: Resources for Journalists

    Hurricane Florence: Resources for Journalists

    Our hurricane and disaster experts are standing by to answer media questions about hurricane physics, emergency response, climate change, and more.

  • New Online Toolbox Helps Parents, Communities Keep Children Safe In Disasters

    New Online Toolbox Helps Parents, Communities Keep Children Safe In Disasters

    If disaster strikes while you’re at work, where will your children be taken? How can you ensure your children are protected?

  • New York Is Still Feeling the Effects of Hurricane Sandy, Five Years Later

    New York Is Still Feeling the Effects of Hurricane Sandy, Five Years Later

    In October 2012, Sandy devastated large swaths of the city with floods and fire. How well have we recovered? And will we be ready for the next big storm?

  • DEADLINE EXTENDED–Apply to an internship today

    DEADLINE EXTENDED–Apply to an internship today

    The Earth Institute has extended the internship application deadline for positions in a variety of administration, communications and research roles. Undergraduate, graduate and PhD students are eligible to apply for the opportunity to work on a sustainability-focused project.

  • Fall 2017 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities

    Fall 2017 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities

    The Earth Institute is offering undergraduate, graduate and PhD students with opportunities to intern in various departments and research centers in a variety of administration, communications and research roles. Interns work on a variety of sustainability-focused projects across The Earth Institute. These projects provide interns with hands-on workplace experience, allowing them to grow professionally while…

  • Looking at Climate from All the Angles

    Looking at Climate from All the Angles

    The Earth Institute digs into the past, tracks the present and models the future of climate. We explore the broader issues surrounding climate change, seek ways to apply our knowledge to real solutions, and nurture collaboration among faculty and researchers in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, law, public health, engineering, architecture and urban…

Photo of the Earth from space with the text "Lamont at AGU25" on top.

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

  • How to Talk to Anti-Vaxxers

    How to Talk to Anti-Vaxxers

    Research assistant Rachel Alter became a “pro-vaccine troll” so you don’t have to.

  • Spring 2019 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities

    Spring 2019 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities

    A variety of undergraduate, graduate and PhD positions are available in various departments and research centers. Apply by January 31, 2019.

  • Why Hurricane Florence is Unusual and Dangerous

    Why Hurricane Florence is Unusual and Dangerous

    Experts from around the Earth Institute weigh in on some of the biggest questions about Hurricane Florence.

  • Hurricane Florence: Resources for Journalists

    Hurricane Florence: Resources for Journalists

    Our hurricane and disaster experts are standing by to answer media questions about hurricane physics, emergency response, climate change, and more.

  • New Online Toolbox Helps Parents, Communities Keep Children Safe In Disasters

    New Online Toolbox Helps Parents, Communities Keep Children Safe In Disasters

    If disaster strikes while you’re at work, where will your children be taken? How can you ensure your children are protected?

  • New York Is Still Feeling the Effects of Hurricane Sandy, Five Years Later

    New York Is Still Feeling the Effects of Hurricane Sandy, Five Years Later

    In October 2012, Sandy devastated large swaths of the city with floods and fire. How well have we recovered? And will we be ready for the next big storm?

  • DEADLINE EXTENDED–Apply to an internship today

    DEADLINE EXTENDED–Apply to an internship today

    The Earth Institute has extended the internship application deadline for positions in a variety of administration, communications and research roles. Undergraduate, graduate and PhD students are eligible to apply for the opportunity to work on a sustainability-focused project.

  • Fall 2017 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities

    Fall 2017 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities

    The Earth Institute is offering undergraduate, graduate and PhD students with opportunities to intern in various departments and research centers in a variety of administration, communications and research roles. Interns work on a variety of sustainability-focused projects across The Earth Institute. These projects provide interns with hands-on workplace experience, allowing them to grow professionally while…

  • Looking at Climate from All the Angles

    Looking at Climate from All the Angles

    The Earth Institute digs into the past, tracks the present and models the future of climate. We explore the broader issues surrounding climate change, seek ways to apply our knowledge to real solutions, and nurture collaboration among faculty and researchers in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, law, public health, engineering, architecture and urban…