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In an Alpine Plant Species, Ancient Alleles May Help Drive Climate Change Adaptation

By: Guest
9 April 2026 at 16:57
Researchers found that two alleles in the wood pink plant species may allow the perennials to adapt to warming temperatures.

Two Sustainability Students See Opportunity Hidden in Laundry-Induced Microplastic Pollution

By: Guest
3 April 2026 at 16:20
Students and faculty at Columbia’s M.S. in Sustainability Management and Sustainability Science programs turned cutting-edge research on microplastics into Moby Filter, a sustainability startup tackling laundry-induced pollution at its source.

A Complicated Future for a Methane-Cleansing Molecule

1 April 2026 at 12:54
A new model shows how levels of the “atmosphere’s detergent” may rise and fall in response to climate change.

These Glacier Guardians Are Women

By: Guest
19 March 2026 at 22:00
From a photography exhibit of a high-mountain community in the Peruvian Andes to leading research by Columbia scientists, a recent panel celebrated the knowledge and work of women in and around glaciers.

Bringing Climate Research to New York City’s Classrooms

13 March 2026 at 14:06
The NYC Mid-Winter Climate Institute brought together K-12 educators to identify meaningful entry points for climate education lessons in their classrooms and beyond.

Antarctica Undergoes ‘Greenlandification’ As Ice Melt Accelerates

By: Guest
10 March 2026 at 15:56
Scientists have found that Antarctica’s ice loss is increasing rapidly, mirroring the melting of its northern counterpart, Greenland.

Art Meets Science at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

6 March 2026 at 17:56
Lamont’s 2025 Research as Art exhibit provides a platform for scientists to share their research in a creative way.

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