sustainable living
From the Series
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Quick Tips to Repair Broken Items and Keep Them Out of the Landfill
The longer we can extend the lifetimes of consumer products, the better off our planet will be.
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The 37 Easiest Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (Animated Graphic)
Making a difference on climate change doesn’t have to take lots of time or effort.
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Individually, We Can’t End Climate Change. But That Doesn’t Mean We Shouldn’t Try.
Although one person can’t save the world, they can make choices that avoid making things worse.
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You Asked: Should I Buy Biodegradable Materials If My Trash Just Goes to a Landfill?
Our expert says: It’s better than adding another piece of plastic to the problem.
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Reduce. Reuse. And Then, When All Else Fails, Recycle.
Recycling gets all the attention, but emphasizing reduction and reuse can do so much more to manage waste and curb climate emissions.
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Purchasing Power: How Conscientious Buying Can Enable a More Just and Sustainable Future
A conversation with author and Barnard sustainability director Sandra Goldmark on how to live in a material world while minimizing harm to the planet.
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How to Have a More Sustainable Valentine’s Day
It’s possible to celebrate your loved ones while remembering your love for the planet and its people.
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Your Holiday Trash Could Be Contributing to Environmental Injustice
Here are a few things you can do to help.
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Killing ‘Evil’ Trash During This Year’s Durga Puja Celebrations
October is a time for Indian festivities starting with Durga Puja. This year our Durga celebration also included a green mission.
AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More