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Tapping experts in climate, geology, oceanography, ecology, sustainable development, global health, energy, food and water, State of the Planet captures stories of how the Earth works and how we can sustainably make our lives better.
Earth University | Columbia University | State of the Planet
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Clarisa Marambio, a soon-to-be graduate of the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program, discusses her upbringing in Chile and how her two older sisters helped shape her interest in sustainability ..read more
Earth University | Columbia University | State of the Planet
2d ago
Geologists are combing the New Jersey countryside for signs of earthquakes past and present ..read more
Earth University | Columbia University | State of the Planet
2d ago
Each year, we honor Earth Day by sharing some amazing photos celebrating the beauty and magic of our planet from our campuses to the far corners of the world as captured by the Columbia community ..read more
Earth University | Columbia University | State of the Planet
3d ago
Laundry is the biggest source of microplastic fibers in our waterways. These Columbia researchers are working on a solution ..read more
Earth University | Columbia University | State of the Planet
4d ago
We need to end performative and ideological regulatory debates and strive for effective regulation that protects the public while encouraging innovation ..read more
Earth University | Columbia University | State of the Planet
1w ago
Why are we so disconnected from nature? Ecologist Carl Safina explores this issue in a lecture and new book about owls ..read more
Earth University | Columbia University | State of the Planet
1w ago
Though you likely use plastic every day, how much do you really know about this “Material of a Thousand Uses ..read more
Earth University | Columbia University | State of the Planet
1w ago
Two SDEV students discuss why they chose to study sustainability ..read more
Earth University | Columbia University | State of the Planet
1w ago
A Harvard astronomer says a meteor came from beyond our solar system. A new study questions whether his data includes a more obvious explanation ..read more
Earth University | Columbia University | State of the Planet
1w ago
Think global, fight local: In honor of Earth Day, here are some tips to reduce your plastic footprint ..read more