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New Tools Track Action on Climate Laws in New York State and NYC
The trackers will help to hold officials accountable for meeting important climate deadlines.
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New York City Will Be Back
When this crisis ends, we will be transformed in ways we cannot predict. But the one prediction I can and will make is that yes, we will be back.
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Project Takes A New Approach to Gauging New York City’s Emissions
Estimates say the city releases about 50 million tons of carbon a year, but no one has actually measured it. A new project is trying to change that.
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The Shutdown Is Clearing New York’s Air. Don’t Cheer Too Hard.
Researchers are measuring severe drops in pollutants at the ground level, but warn that the benefits will be short-lived unless we take away some longer-term lessons.
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Gentrification vs. Sustainable Neighborhood Development in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Two futures exist for this neighborhood: one of gentrification and luxury real estate, the other of environmental justice, job growth and opportunities for people whose families have called Sunset Park home for generations.
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New York City and the Brain-Based Economy
We need fresh thinking and creative problem solving to generate the revenues, programs and institutions that will continue New York’s tradition of opportunity coupled with compassion and a measure of equity.
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Within Sight of New York City, an Old-Growth Forest Faces Storms and Sea Level Rise
On a peninsula within sight of New York City, researchers are studying trees dating as far back as the early 1800s. Rising seas and more powerful storms, both fueled by climate change, could eventually spell their end.
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Photo Essay: An Old-Growth Forest Near New York City Faces Storms and Sea-Level Rise
Centuries-old trees on a peninsula near New York City could provide an important record of past storms. Researchers recently traveled there to sample the trees before they are wiped out by rising seas and powerful storms.
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Trip to the Catskills Teaches Students About NYC’s Water Supply
The visit revealed how collaborative efforts help to ensure the city receives high quality water with low treatment costs, while providing local jobs.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
