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  • So, Is Organic Food Actually More Sustainable?

    So, Is Organic Food Actually More Sustainable?

    Ultimately, sustainable food production is a tradeoff between optimizing yield and minimizing environmental degradation.

  • Is Organic Food Really Better for the Environment?

    Is Organic Food Really Better for the Environment?

    Recent research suggests it might not be as sustainable as we might think, but it’s complicated.

  • Out on the Farm With SEE-U NYC

    Out on the Farm With SEE-U NYC

    This summer, the Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates gave students an in-depth look at the food systems in and around NYC.

  • Building Regenerative Local Food Systems

    Building Regenerative Local Food Systems

    On April 27, 2017, the Earth Institute, the School of International and Public Affairs, the Agriculture and Food Security Center and the Columbia Water Center presented the third annual Forum on Sustainable Agriculture, on Building Regenerative Food Systems.

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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

  • So, Is Organic Food Actually More Sustainable?

    So, Is Organic Food Actually More Sustainable?

    Ultimately, sustainable food production is a tradeoff between optimizing yield and minimizing environmental degradation.

  • Is Organic Food Really Better for the Environment?

    Is Organic Food Really Better for the Environment?

    Recent research suggests it might not be as sustainable as we might think, but it’s complicated.

  • Out on the Farm With SEE-U NYC

    Out on the Farm With SEE-U NYC

    This summer, the Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates gave students an in-depth look at the food systems in and around NYC.

  • Building Regenerative Local Food Systems

    Building Regenerative Local Food Systems

    On April 27, 2017, the Earth Institute, the School of International and Public Affairs, the Agriculture and Food Security Center and the Columbia Water Center presented the third annual Forum on Sustainable Agriculture, on Building Regenerative Food Systems.