Posts treating: "General Earth Institute"
Thursday, 30 November 2023
Meet Melissa Lott and Catherine McKenna, two new members of the Columbia Climate
Lessons from early nature-based markets have shown significant risks if the needs of frontline actors are not considered in every step of design and
It is in the public interest to regulate new and emerging technologies to reduce the harm they create. Broad policies can be set by law, but the detailed rules must be left to experts in administrative
Food systems researcher Jessica Fanzo offers tips for a more environmentally friendly
In a panel moderated by journalist Miles O’Brien, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory scientists discussed why creative scientific communication is
Through interactive exhibits, games, glacier goo, and a few volcanic eruptions, people of all ages learned about geology, earth science, and climate
Physicist Tim Palmer explains why chaos theory is so pivotal in tackling climate
Steve Goldstein, interim director of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, talks about his long history with Columbia, and why the geosciences have such an important role to play in the climate
The U.S. Defense Department regards climate change as a “threat multiplier" that exacerbates existing environmental stresses and national security risks, and affects everything it
A Q&A with Jeffrey Shaman, who recently assumed the role of interim dean at Columbia Climate
On July 1, 2023, Jeffrey Shaman will become Interim Dean of the Climate School, continuing the work of co-deans Alex Halliday, Jason Bordoff, Ruth DeFries, and Maureen Raymo, climate leaders who built the School's strong
Jessica Fanzo will be joining the Climate School faculty as professor of climate in
Board of Trustees elects leading economist and current president of the London School of Economics and Political Science to succeed Lee C.
A list of some of our most popular articles and videos, plus some of our favorites that you shouldn’t
The economic vitality of New York City is built on immigration. Let’s build on our immigrant tradition and figure out a workaround that enables new immigrants to get started here in New
We need a unified format for how carbon footprints are communicated, and policies to make them a normal part of doing
The political agenda-setting process and the ensuing political reality cannot be divorced from economic, social, and cultural forces. The Supreme Court will find its legitimacy reduced if it does not accommodate that
Effective management now requires an understanding of the importance of place to organizational mission and
As the nation moves toward decarbonization, it will be challenging to produce enough renewable energy to meet the increased demand for electricity. What’s standing in the
Consumers, businesses, and governments are paying more attention to the environment today than they did yesterday. They will also be paying more attention to environmental sustainability tomorrow than they do