State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

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  • New Research Ship Will Look Deep Under Oceans

    Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Earth’s Evolution in Sharper Focus

  • Mapping Socioeconomic Data Reveals Trends

    In October 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that the nation’s population had reached 300 million people — a number that has tripled since 1915. This milestone raises critical questions regarding where people live —or don’t live — in the U.S. that help feed high-level decisions on where to allocate government resources on education, health…

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“

  • New Research Ship Will Look Deep Under Oceans

    Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Earth’s Evolution in Sharper Focus

  • Mapping Socioeconomic Data Reveals Trends

    In October 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that the nation’s population had reached 300 million people — a number that has tripled since 1915. This milestone raises critical questions regarding where people live —or don’t live — in the U.S. that help feed high-level decisions on where to allocate government resources on education, health…