Columbia Climate School students in two classes partnered with global communities and gained hands-on experience in sustainability.| State of the Planet
Measurements analyzed by an international research team indicate the global ocean absorbed significantly less CO₂ than anticipated during the unprecedented marine heatwave in 2023.| State of the Planet
A recipient of the Stanley Park Climate Finance Scholarship, Soria hopes to help countries finance their conservation and climate goals.| State of the Planet
Even if global temperatures plateau, glaciers worldwide will continue to melt.| State of the Planet
This month, Columbia Climate School students presented their summer capstone projects, which offered impactful solutions in health, the arts, policy, climate finance and urban resilience.| State of the Planet
As the risk of extreme weather grows, Columbia experts revisit Katrina’s legacy and what it means for future catastrophes.| State of the Planet
Climate change is increasing emigration from some of the most linguistically diverse high mountain regions in the world, shaping migrant communities in New York.| State of the Planet
This expansion reflects the school’s sustained efforts to strengthen climate research and cross-disciplinary collaboration, while preparing future leaders with the skills to tackle the global climate crisis.| State of the Planet
It’s time to treat subway heat like the climate adaptation issue and public health hazard that it is.| State of the Planet
Growing threats have increased environmental awareness and the prominence of our efforts to ensure sustainable economic growth.| State of the Planet
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A new initiative will unite globally renowned leaders to drive bold, collaborative action on the most urgent challenges facing our climate, Earth and society.| State of the Planet
An increasing risk of flooding in Hunts Point could upend a large share of the city food distribution.| State of the Planet
Clean Crop is an ambitious startup project that blends policy, economics, sustainability and development.| State of the Planet
Alison Miller, a senior leader at the Nature Conservancy, reflects on her time in Columbia’s MPA-ESP program and how it helped shape her career path.| State of the Planet
Three students traveled across the globe this summer to work on projects in global policy, climate vulnerability, and urban research and fieldwork.| State of the Planet
In partnership with a local NGO, Canada will finance climate adaptation projects throughout Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.| State of the Planet
In the Green Mountains of Vermont, pre-college students tackled questions about climate change and its effects on different communities.| State of the Planet
Tsunami early warning systems save lives not just when they are fast or accurate, but when they are trusted, understood and acted upon.| State of the Planet
In its new season, the Food Pod for Humanity podcast explores plant-based diets and alternative proteins to reduce food-related climate impacts.| State of the Planet
A Q&A with the accomplished legal scholar and educator known for her pioneering work on environmental and climate justice.| State of the Planet
Harrison Gerson and Emine Taha exemplified the spirit of service, leadership and community engagement during their four years at Columbia.| State of the Planet
Students from around the globe spent two weeks in Vermont learning about current issues and solutions in climate change.| State of the Planet
A new class in the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development aims to educate students on effective climate-adaptation planning through collaboration with community partners.| State of the Planet
Artificial intelligence has the potential to develop game-changing ways to fight climate change — but only if we can find ways to cut its carbon emissions.| State of the Planet
What are geoengineering and cloud seeding, and what are their implications for future climate mitigation strategies?| State of the Planet
An earthquake on April 5, 2024, was felt at surprisingly long distances. What does it mean for assessing regional hazard?| State of the Planet
Long ago, melting glaciers dropped giant boulders onto surfaces in the New York City exurbs, and many seem to remain in their original, delicately balanced positions. Can they be used to judge the maximum sizes of past earthquakes?| State of the Planet
Daryush Nourbaha says a master's degree in sustainability science prepared him well for his role at one of the world's most high-profile companies. Plus he got to watch a rocket launch.| State of the Planet
Because renewable energy sources depend on the environment, both the supply of and demand for renewables are affected by climate impacts such as high heat, drought, altered precipitation patterns, flooding, extreme weather and wildfires.| State of the Planet
The more we cool ourselves, the more we warm the planet. Is there a way to fix this?| State of the Planet
The Sabin Center identified and examined the 33 most pervasive false claims about renewable energy.| State of the Planet
Two M.P.A. in Environmental Science and Policy Program traveled to Thailand to share their ideas in the 2023 Youth Voice Dialogue.| State of the Planet
To keep the planet from warming more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, economies must rapidly decarbonize. What will this involve?| State of the Planet
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A warning system, which might involve integrating older technology like weather radios with new AI products and local knowledge, is key to preventing future loss of life.| State of the Planet
A new study finds that some forms of air pollution in the atmosphere have helped shade the Earth’s surface from the sun’s energy.| State of the Planet
In June, a group of students stepped out of the classroom and into one of New York City’s most environmentally complex sites.| State of the Planet
A new study offers insight into natural hazards and river restoration, potentially guiding infrastructure projects ahead of disasters like the recent Texas flooding.| State of the Planet
Four graduating students were selected for their outstanding academic achievements in sustainable development.| State of the Planet
A collaborative exhibit between artist Patricia Maurides and scientist Karina Yager explores how humans perceive changes in the natural world.| State of the Planet
Robin Bell has been named the Marie Tharp Lamont Research Professor and Richard Seager the Ewing Lamont Research Professor.| State of the Planet
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As AI expands its global reach, how can we ensure its just and inclusive use when applied to climate science?| State of the Planet
New research sheds light on how communities adapted to past climate change, offering lessons for current and future challenges.| State of the Planet
March 2025| news.climate.columbia.edu
Foreign aid cuts will worsen| State of the Planet
Modern waste facilities are incorporating AI into their systems, using robots guided by AI vision systems and machine learning algorithms, high resolution cameras, hyperspectral imaging, near-infrared sensors and predictive analytics.| State of the Planet
At MR2025, local and international scientists, policymakers, academics and community members will join representatives from different sectors to discuss climate mobility, adaptation and wellbeing.| State of the Planet
Saira Ramirez Mingueta plans on working at the intersection of climate justice, public health and policy.| State of the Planet
A student research project unveils that tiny plastics in laundry detergents and fabrics could potentially have a big impact on ocean health.| State of the Planet
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In honor of World Oceans Day, marine geophysicist Vicki Ferrini discusses the current state of ocean research, and the important role international collaboration plays in this field.| State of the Planet
Documentary film “The Color of Ice” explores the voices impacted by climate change.| State of the Planet
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In South Sudan and Uganda, Anyieth Philip Ayuen experienced the devastating effects of natural disasters firsthand. At the Climate School, he hopes to learn how to fight the global climate crisis through disaster management, sustainable agriculture and renewable resources.| State of the Planet
High school senior Michelle Rozenfeld reflects on what she learned interning with the National Center for Disaster Preparedness.| State of the Planet
On May 16, M.A. in Climate and Society students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments.| State of the Planet
The Climate School dean shares her tips on how to reduce both your energy bills and carbon footprint.| State of the Planet
Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson offers smart ways to lower your energy bills and carbon footprint.| State of the Planet
The Climate School dean discusses how she first became interested in energy efficiency, how heat pumps work, and how homeowners can minimize their carbon footprint and energy bills.| State of the Planet
Columbia undergraduates spent three days learning about sustainable development on a local scale and immersing themselves in life on Cuttyhunk Island.| State of the Planet
M.A. in Climate and Society student Anar Amarjargal hopes to bring the lessons from her work on global climate projects and disaster recovery back home to Mongolia.| State of the Planet
Anyieth Philip Ayuen reflects on his Climate School experience while sharing a message of hope and resilience.| State of the Planet
Carissa O’Donnell talks about her connection to nature, and how that led the way to the Climate School and a career in environmental policy.| State of the Planet
Climate School professor Sheila Foster works with frontline communities on climate adaptation strategies.| State of the Planet
Archaeologist Kristina Douglass explains how past human adaptation can inform solutions to modern climate challenges.| State of the Planet
Our Power, Our Planet is the theme of Earth Day 2025, and it invites the world to join together in support of renewable energy.| State of the Planet
Continuing on our journey, we visited the shrine and former home of Bangladeshi cultural icons, continued our interviews, and boarded a boat to take us to the embanked islands known as polders.| State of the Planet
U.N. delegates and glaciologists convened to address the profound impacts of accelerating glacial melting, particularly for freshwater resources, mountain communities and small island states.| State of the Planet
In Bangladesh, a large and growing population lives in one of the most dynamic and sensitive environments on Earth, subject to multiple natural disasters and threatened by climate change.| State of the Planet
Fatou Kiné Gueye shares her perspective on climate action and how she plans to translate her coursework into meaningful action in her home country of Senegal.| State of the Planet
Recent Chinese approval to construct the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet has sparked concerns on local displacement, downstream impacts and infrastructure longevity.| State of the Planet
An M.S. in Sustainability Science graduate reflects on the pros and cons of running marathons—for people and the planet.| State of the Planet
Desertification is occurring in many parts of the world, including the western U.S., Brazil, most of Europe, Asia and central Africa. Is it too late to reverse it?| State of the Planet
Much research focuses on people fleeing climate risks and natural hazards. What about those who can't move?| State of the Planet
Once considered a crazy idea, solar geothermal engineering is gaining acceptance in some circles. But it's not without drawbacks.| State of the Planet
Part of the inaugural Columbia AI Summit, this session addressed how AI is emerging as a powerful tool in climate science, disaster preparedness, and building resilience across interconnected systems.| State of the Planet
Laundry is the biggest source of microplastic fibers in our waterways. These Columbia researchers are working on a solution.| State of the Planet
Using a new technique, scientists have been able to identify extremely minute plastic fragments in bottled water, 10 times more than previously counted.| State of the Planet
Scientists have identified systematic meanders in the northern jet stream that cause simultaneous crop-damaging heat waves in widely separated regions—a previously unknown threat to global food production that could worsen with warming.| State of the Planet
Since 2017, the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law has documented policies that restrict or expand initiatives in science and climate.| State of the Planet
Artists Peter Bremers and Jim Schantz discuss their glacial artworks inspired by a journey to Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park.| State of the Planet
The Attribution Science and Climate Law Conference brought together scientists, legal experts, policymakers and advocates to explore how advancements in climate attribution science can shape litigation, policy and governance.| State of the Planet
As California battles devastating wildfires, our researchers are helping to make sense of how they became so destructive, and what's needed for recovery.| State of the Planet
Earth's temperature exceeded the previous record set in 2023.| State of the Planet
Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, discusses why these fires have been so devastating and what can be done about wildfires going forward.| State of the Planet
The author discusses the essential role of culture in fighting climate change.| State of the Planet
How can the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work with communities and agencies to create more effective coastal protection projects?| State of the Planet
Italy and Switzerland redrew a small section of their Alps boundary in response to melting glaciers shifting the geographic features.| State of the Planet
The Food Pod for Humanity podcast explores topics at the intersection of food systems and climate change.| State of the Planet
The event featured films and speakers from around the world who spotlighted humanity’s essential relationship with water and how it continues to evolve in our changing climate.| State of the Planet
Distinct regions are seeing repeated heat waves so extreme, they cannot be explained by climate models.| State of the Planet
Climate change is altering a centuries-old Shinto ritual in Japan, highlighting the importance of addressing the less visible signs of a changing planet.| State of the Planet
New undergrad programs and a change in leadership underscore the Climate School's multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to sustainability.| State of the Planet
CIESIN's mission is to make complex environmental, social and economic data easy to access and use so that people can make better decisions about pressing issues like climate change, disaster response and sustainable development.| State of the Planet
A professional learning workshop will teach participants from diverse backgrounds all about the complexities and opportunities for climate finance.| State of the Planet
On August 7, a diverse group of practitioners and community leaders gathered to discuss environmental justice in Harlem and other historically disadvantaged communities.| State of the Planet
