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Rethinking Energy Systems in the Age of AI – State of the Planet

This story was originally published by the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, a joint center of Columbia Law School and Columbia Climate School. The world’s energy systems and digital infrastructure are undergoing rapid and interconnected transformations. The continued expansion of data centers—driven by growing demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning and next-generation digital […]
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Student Spotlight:For This MA Candidate, the Path to Climate Policy Is Personal – State of the Planet

Saira Ramirez Mingueta Saira Ramirez Mingueta has vivid memories of visiting her grandparent’s home in Jalisco, Mexico, where she was born. “I was surrounded by plants, animals and chirping birds—it was magical. I felt at ease, loved and safe in nature.” Ramirez Mingueta, the second eldest of six children, was a baby when her family […]
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Advancing Equity Through Clean Energy Policy – State of the Planet

Nicholas Britton’s passion for energy policy began at Dartmouth College, where he majored in environmental studies and helped support the campus’s energy transition. Through fieldwork and research, from New Hampshire to Southern Africa to Washington, D.C., Britton developed a focus on equitable energy access as a means to serve both environmental and social goals. Now […]
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Harnessing Lava To Build Sustainable Cities – State of the Planet

When it comes to carbon emissions, there’s no bigger foe than the building and construction sectors, which contribute at least a third of global greenhouse gases.   A new project suggests a novel solution, albeit one still quite theoretical: Lava.  Over the past several months, the Volcanology Group at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, led by Lamont […]
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Gen Z Leads the Call for Conservation With TreeTalks – State of the Planet

An old dense spruce forest in Holma, Sweden. Credit: W.carter, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Last month, Amanda Biscoe and Pamela Treviño hosted TreeTalks, a film screening and panel discussion focused on rainforest conservation and the role of young people in shaping its future. Through their work as co-directors of Gen Z for the Trees, a […]
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What a Year of Climate Research Taught Me About Resilience – State of the Planet

Courtesy of Michelle Rozenfeld When I started my internship with the National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) back in September, I didn’t know exactly what to expect, but I knew what I was hoping for. I wanted to learn how institutions respond to disasters—and where they fall short. I wanted to turn my passion for […]
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Women Scientists Explore Nepal’s Ponkar Glacier – State of the Planet

One chilly morning this past December, nine women awoke to the sight of a glacier looming before them, glowing orange in the rising sun. These scientists had spent their lives studying the cryosphere—the frozen part of the Earth—but most had never encountered it in person.  The members of this group were selected as the first […]
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Why the Time To Go Solar Is Now – State of the Planet

Dear Homeowner, For decades, we’ve relied on an energy system that chokes our skies with pollution and drains our wallets. But today, we stand at a turning point where we can choose a path that not only preserves our ecosystem but also safeguards our future. Few home upgrades instantly increase property value, slash monthly utility […]
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Capturing the Magic, Mystery and Art of Glaciers – State of the Planet

El Chaltén is a village inside Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park. The remote park is home to 48 glaciers, with some trailheads starting in town. Located among shops, restaurants and hotels on one of El Chaltén’s main streets is photographer Alex DeMets’ La Lenga Art Gallery.  DeMets has managed the gallery and displayed his work […]
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Exploring Sustainable Development in Rwanda and Bangladesh – State of the Planet

This past March, two separate groups of students from the Office of Undergraduate Programs at the Columbia Climate School traveled to Rwanda and Bangladesh as part of their coursework in sustainable development. Their trips focused on exploring what sustainability means in the context of sub-Saharan Africa and on a tectonically active delta, respectively. Rwandan children […]
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Art, Identity and the Self in Retreat – State of the Planet

Fran Beallor wanted to be an astronaut as a child. Now, the artist, curator and educator has drawn a series depicting glaciers based on NASA satellite images. “Portraits of Glaciers,” illustrated in striking detail with colored pencils on paper, features glaciers from around the Earth. Two works from this series are on view through April […]
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Five Ways To Make Your Life More Sustainable – State of the Planet

Photo: Lukasz Kobus/European Commission As exciting as it is when certain records are bested, others are better left alone.  Case in point: Last year was the warmest year on record. Global temperatures in 2024 were 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit (1.28 degrees Celsius) above NASA’s 20th-century baseline (1951-1980), which tops the record set in 2023. The new […]
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