State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

post-pandemic

  • New York City’s Resilience and Post-COVID Recovery

    New York City’s Resilience and Post-COVID Recovery

    New York City has its problems, but the energy, work ethic, brainpower, and sheer determination of the people who live here always ensure its revival.

  • The Next New York City

    The Next New York City

    If we are successful in modernizing our economy and greening our infrastructure, and if we do this in a way that expands opportunity, then New York City should seamlessly regain its symbolic and actual place in our economy and in our consciousness.

Colorful icons representing nature, sustainable living, and renewable energy with text "Earth Day 2026"

The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.

  • New York City’s Resilience and Post-COVID Recovery

    New York City’s Resilience and Post-COVID Recovery

    New York City has its problems, but the energy, work ethic, brainpower, and sheer determination of the people who live here always ensure its revival.

  • The Next New York City

    The Next New York City

    If we are successful in modernizing our economy and greening our infrastructure, and if we do this in a way that expands opportunity, then New York City should seamlessly regain its symbolic and actual place in our economy and in our consciousness.