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Can Digital Payments Help Countries Adapt to Climate Change?
A powerful tool to help vulnerable communities overcome some of the impacts of climate change may already be widely available—mobile phones.
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A Collaborative Approach To Comprehending Glacial Retreat
Researchers at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Pontificia Universidad Católica in Chile have spent years collaborating to better understand the fluctuations of the Patagonian Ice Sheet and its societal impacts.
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Amid a Sweltering Summer, a New Study Finds Street Trees Thrive in NYC
New research demonstrates trees grow fastest in the neighborhoods that need them the most.
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From ‘Asthma Alley’ to Green Spaces: A Field Trip with South Bronx Unite
MPA-ESP students learned about the complex environmental justice issues at play in the South Bronx, and how community groups are advocating for change.
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New Courses Will Lead the Way on Climate Resilience and Equitable Disaster Response
The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School will now offer FEMA-certified trainings on climate change, equity and emergency management.
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Beryl Sets off Alarm Bells Among Hurricane Experts
As hurricane frequency and intensity grow, so will death tolls and costly destruction.
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For Good Measure: Scientists Collaborate to Track Sea Level Rise From Glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica
Scientists who study both the ice sheets and nearby peripheral glaciers are working together to improve the accuracy of estimated sea level rise.
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Daniel Zarrilli Named Columbia’s Inaugural Chief Climate and Sustainability Officer
Zarrilli, who formerly served as the NYC Mayor Office’s chief climate policy advisor, will help the university achieve its climate commitments and reach sustainability goals.
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Scaling the Mountains of Textile Waste in New York City
As the amount of annual textile waste produced reaches new heights, how do we find sustainable solutions?