State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

Vieques

  • Power to the People

    Power to the People

    A team of students designs and implements an off-grid solar panel system to help victims of Hurricane Maria.

  • Building Resilience in Vieques, Puerto Rico

    Building Resilience in Vieques, Puerto Rico

    In the two years since Hurricane Maria, the Urban Design Lab has been working with the small island community to design resilient homes, community centers, and sustainable infrastructure.

Banner with images representing environmental issues and text "You Asked: Our Scientists and Experts Answer Your Burning Questions."

You Asked invites you to share your most pressing questions about climate, science, and sustainability. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School experts will respond with clear, evidence-based answers. Pose your questions and story ideas!

  • Power to the People

    Power to the People

    A team of students designs and implements an off-grid solar panel system to help victims of Hurricane Maria.

  • Building Resilience in Vieques, Puerto Rico

    Building Resilience in Vieques, Puerto Rico

    In the two years since Hurricane Maria, the Urban Design Lab has been working with the small island community to design resilient homes, community centers, and sustainable infrastructure.