State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

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  • Maprooms Turn ‘Shapeless’ Climate Data Into Powerful Tools of Action

    Maprooms Turn ‘Shapeless’ Climate Data Into Powerful Tools of Action

    ‘Maprooms’ are freely accessible, online analytical and visualization tools to make climate data more usable. Developed at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, they are now being tailored and scaled to support adaptation in African agriculture.

Blue banner with kids and Earth photos. Text: "Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House, Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10am-4pm.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am to 4pm, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House—our biggest, best science fun and discovery event of the year—will take place on our beautiful campus in Palisades, NY. Mark your calendar and join us for this free, family-friendly celebration of science! RSVP Today!

  • Maprooms Turn ‘Shapeless’ Climate Data Into Powerful Tools of Action

    Maprooms Turn ‘Shapeless’ Climate Data Into Powerful Tools of Action

    ‘Maprooms’ are freely accessible, online analytical and visualization tools to make climate data more usable. Developed at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, they are now being tailored and scaled to support adaptation in African agriculture.