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Sustainability Management Faculty Honored in 2018 Modernism in America Awards
Architect and faculty member Lynnette Widder won a Docomomo Citation of Merit for her work in restoring a modernist house with an eye toward sustainability.
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Sustainability Education: Staying Positive While Trump Attacks Environmental Protection
Science, communication and learning will continue to transform our world, and our graduates will work hard to ensure that this transformation is largely positive.
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How We Can All Make Waves: Earth Day Reflections from Columbia Water Center
Members of Columbia Water Center share what Earth Day means to them, and offer ways – large and small – that we can all advocate for water and a healthier planet.
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A Deep Dive Into Guinea’s Mining Industry
At the request of the United Nations Development Programme, four graduate students are developing a sustainability guide for the bauxite mining industry in Guinea.
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Vulnerabilities of a Coastal City: Reflections Five Years After Hurricane Sandy
A student shares her first-hand experience of the devastating storm, and discusses how New York City is building resilience—and how it could do better.
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Research Symposium Shows the Diverse Expertise of Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellows
The Spring Postdoctoral Fellowship Symposium highlights interdisciplinary work of current research fellows at the Earth Institute.
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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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Translating Science into Action
How can science be used and transferred effectively by decision-makers? How can we manage scientific uncertainty? These are some of the questions tackled on Monday at the event, ‘Speaking Science to Power.’

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.

