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Columbia Water Center: A Decade of Cutting Edge Research
To mark its anniversary, the Columbia Water Center has released a new report highlighting its achievements over the past decade. Read an excerpt, then download the full report.
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This Unique Andean Ecosystem is Warming Almost as Fast as the Arctic
One science team is finding out why—and investigating what a warmer, drier future will mean for biodiversity and water supply in Latin America.
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SUMA Net Impact Turns Students Into Sustainability Consultants
A matchmaking program pairs Sustainability Management students with industry leaders aspiring to make positive changes.
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UN Resolution Would Protect Land and Water Rights of Rural People
This proposed declaration includes a number of rights, and specifically mentions that water resources in mountain ecosystems should be protected against pollution from mining activities.
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Finally, A Way For Cities To Track and Meet Sustainability Benchmarks
Similar to FitBits tracking human health, LEED for Cities will track the sustainability and well-being of a whole city.
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Vanishing Glaciers: The Future of Water in Peru’s High Andes
In the high Andes of Peru, glacial retreat poses a complex set of challenges related to water supply.
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New Round of Funding Supports Earth Institute Research Around the Globe
The President’s Global Innovation Fund will provide grants to four Earth Institute research projects.
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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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When It Rains, It Pours: The Effects of Stormwater Runoff
Stormwater runoff can cause a lot of problems in aquatic ecosystems. Here’s how you can help mitigate those effects.
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!
