National Center for Disaster Preparedness9
-
What it’s Like at Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains
The immersive and exciting program took students through deep dives into climate science and live problem-solving simulations.
-
Cher and National Center for Disaster Preparedness Team Up to Donate Mobile Vaccine Clinic
The bus will bring testing and vaccinations to young people and families in neighborhoods with the greatest need.
-
14 Months Into the Pandemic, What Do We Miss Most?
New survey data uncover Americans’ top priorities for returning to ‘normal’ life. They could help policy makers determine how to prioritize new guidelines.
-
Priorizando a los Niños en la Política Pública en Desastres
Dos sesiones recientes del programa Sustain What destacaron la necesidad de proveer continuidad a servicios de cuidado infantil y apoyar la salud mental de los niños durante tiempos de crisis.
-
Putting Children at the Forefront of Disaster Policy
Two recent Sustain What webcasts emphasized the need to sustain child care and support children’s mental health during times of crisis.
-
Earth Day 2021: What We Can Learn From the Past Year
A look back at the past year and lessons from the pandemic that might help in solving climate change.
-
COVID Vaccine Distribution Nears a Turning Point, but Equity Issues Remain
As production ramps up, experts hope the vaccine will reach areas that are underprivileged and often hardest-hit.
-
How to Build a More Resilient Energy Grid for the Future: Part 1
Microgrids can reduce vulnerabilities to climate change and related disasters, keeping the lights on when other parts of the grid experience power disruptions.
-
Why International Women’s Day Is Still Relevant in 2021
Gender equality is an essential ingredient in building a fair and sustainable world. Today we’re publishing stories that honor the accomplishments of many of our women colleagues.
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“
