State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

smartphone apps

  • Track Mosquitoes with your Smartphone

    Track Mosquitoes with your Smartphone

    Using crowd-sourced data, the Bitebytes app can educate the public on mosquitoes, the diseases they transmit, and mosquito habitat control, while allowing cities to target key areas to help control the potential for the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

  • Citizen Science, Smartphone Apps and a $10,000 Prize

    Citizen Science, Smartphone Apps and a $10,000 Prize

    If you think you can combine an interest in the environment with a little savvy about smartphone apps, listen up. You could win $10,000.

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.

  • Track Mosquitoes with your Smartphone

    Track Mosquitoes with your Smartphone

    Using crowd-sourced data, the Bitebytes app can educate the public on mosquitoes, the diseases they transmit, and mosquito habitat control, while allowing cities to target key areas to help control the potential for the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

  • Citizen Science, Smartphone Apps and a $10,000 Prize

    Citizen Science, Smartphone Apps and a $10,000 Prize

    If you think you can combine an interest in the environment with a little savvy about smartphone apps, listen up. You could win $10,000.