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You Asked: Do Plastic Bag Bans Work in Developing Nations?
An environmental lawyer tells us about the impact of anti-plastic bag legislation across the world.
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Bringing Women Back to the Table (and to the Power Plant)
Why women need to be included in energy and sustainability discussions—and how we can make that happen.
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Immigration and American Values
The core American values of openness to new neighbors, tolerance, and the importance of family and charity are hard-wired into our culture.
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First Impressions at Columbia’s Earth Institute
It has been a fantastic first few weeks at the Earth Institute in my role as the new director. Reflecting on this early time here, I’d like to highlight something that I found particularly special about the Earth Institute: activities that go beyond Columbia and engage with the real world.
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The Transition to the Sustainable City, Here in New York
We have an opportunity to build an exciting, dynamic and transformative model sustainable city.
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Environmental Science and Policy Program Strengthens Its Commitment to Student Veterans
Student veterans may now receive up to $20,000 in a grant or tuition waiver, which is matched by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
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Cities Are Key to a Sustainable Future
Get a sneak peek at the major takeaways from The Sustainable City, the latest book by Earth Institute executive director Steve Cohen. Available now from Columbia University Press.
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Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy for Water Security
To tackle the challenge of how to effectively educate important stakeholders about ground water in the United States, 11 graduate students from the Earth Institute and School of International and Public Affairs MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program were asked to recommend a strategy to improve scientific literacy among policymakers and investors.
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Assessing Conflict in the Policy Process, Using Fracking as a Lens
Conflict is essential in the policy process, and understanding conflict better has the potential to assist policymakers and improve outcomes.
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
