water stress
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How Climate Change Impacts Our Water
Climate change disrupts the water cycle in ways that could profoundly alter how we live our lives.
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Swapping Where Crops are Grown Could Feed an Extra 825 Million People
It could also reduce water stress, according to a new study that includes 14 major food crops from around the world.
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Could Global Warming’s Top Culprit Help Crops?
Study Looks at How Carbon Dioxide Might Cut Effects of Rising Heat
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U.S. Drought Risk Wider than Previously Thought
New research from the Columbia Water Center suggests that many more places in the United States are at risk of drought-induced water stress than is commonly thought, including dense metropolitan regions such as New York City and Washington, D.C.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
