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Public Participation in the Coronavirus Age
How governments can ensure transparency and public access to information while social distancing continues.
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Trump’s ‘Industry First, Science Last’ Agenda Is Costing Lives
The president’s ongoing war on science has significantly weakened researchers’ ability to respond to COVID-19 and other looming public health and environmental crises.
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EPA’s COVID-19 Policy Will Further Restrict Public Access to Climate Data
While hiding inconvenient facts may not be the intention behind EPA’s COVID-19 policy, it could very well be its effect.
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What Can We Learn From COVID-19 to Help With Climate Change?
Three Earth Institute experts weigh in.
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Tribes Claim U.S. Government Violates Human Rights by Failing to Address Climate-Forced Displacement
Five U.S. tribes claim that climate change compromises their human rights, including rights to life, health, housing, water, sanitation, and a healthy environment.
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The Latest in Climate Change Attribution and the Law
A new paper provides a comprehensive overview of our understanding of how humans are affecting the global climate system, and its application in legal settings.
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U.N. Human Rights Committee Issues Landmark Climate Migration Decision
The decision may open the door for climate refugee claims down the line.
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Con Ed Study Details Projected Climate Impacts on Energy Systems
Report finds extreme heat, coastal storm surge, inland flooding and more violent storms will significantly impact the energy systems of the New York City area in the 21st century.
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12 Legal Tools to Push Climate Preparedness
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. Here are 12 ways the law can help society cope with these impacts.
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
