The Earth Institute was established in 1995 to advance our understanding of Earth science and apply that knowledge to decisions made by governments and businesses around the world. A world leader in ...

The Earth Institute, Columbia University is committed to showcasing student research in the areas of environment and sustainable development. The Earth Institute brings together undergraduate, ...

The Earth Institute, Columbia University offers a wide array of support and research opportunities to students which complement their studies in sustainability and the environment. Undergraduate and ...

DESCRIPTION: Mike Hulme, a University of Cambridge geographer and longtime researcher focused on the human relationship to climate, worries that the idea of climate change might be more dangerous than ...

The Millennium Villages project offers a bold, innovative model for helping rural African communities lift themselves out of extreme poverty. The Millennium Villages themselves are proving that by ...

Climate change • Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil ...

Floods Are Trapping Americans in More Ways Than One The Hill, Oct 23, 2022 Reflections on the World Food Prize Food Tank, Oct 20, 2022 Pakistan and the Fight for Climate Justice Project Syndicate, Sep ...

DESCRIPTION: Before the 20th century, from about 1400 AD to 1900 AD, glaciers were larger and climate was much colder than present. This period is known as the Little Ice Age in Europe and North ...

The Education section of this web site provides information on academic programs at all levels of study that are associated with the Earth Institute. Further information can also be obtained by ...

The Earth Institute Professional Development Program helps students and alumni to achieve their sustainability-related career goals. The program offers skill-building seminars, networking ...

DESCRIPTION: Hurricane Ida is a case study in both the achievements and failures in climate-risk assessment and preparedness. The key failure? Why did dozens die in the Northeast (many times the ...

2021 Western North America Heat Wave Had Multiple Causes, Including Climate Change Courthouse News, Nov 28, 2022 The 2021 Heat Wave Was a Climate Change Warning Axios, Nov 28, 2022 Climate Change Is ...