State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

return to work

  • The Pros and Cons of Working from Home

    The Pros and Cons of Working from Home

    Looking at remote work from the perspective of management, one can see advantages and disadvantages; organizations will continue to search for the balance of in-person and remote work that best fits their operation.

  • The Growing Momentum Behind Going Back to the Office

    The Growing Momentum Behind Going Back to the Office

    There is a great deal of momentum behind the return to the office, but I know that office will never be the same.

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

  • The Pros and Cons of Working from Home

    The Pros and Cons of Working from Home

    Looking at remote work from the perspective of management, one can see advantages and disadvantages; organizations will continue to search for the balance of in-person and remote work that best fits their operation.

  • The Growing Momentum Behind Going Back to the Office

    The Growing Momentum Behind Going Back to the Office

    There is a great deal of momentum behind the return to the office, but I know that office will never be the same.