Why Climate Change Matters
Climate change is a test of our ability to identify, understand and act on critical global environmental issues. It tests our ability to work across national borders and across academic and...
View ArticleBehind the Science: Our Distinguished Staff
Get to know the 2016 and 2015 winners of the Earth Institute’s Distinguished Staff Award, and consider nominating a colleague for 2017.
View ArticleThe Politics of Technical Complexity
In addition to understanding basic science, we need to think about the use of the technologies that we develop.
View ArticlePruitt’s Relentless Attack on Climate Science and Environmental Regulation
The thought that it might be prudent to adapt to climate change and mitigate its impact has occurred to nearly all of the world’s leaders. However, in this country, our President and EPA Administrator...
View ArticleTranslating Science into Action
How can science be used and transferred effectively by decision-makers? How can we manage scientific uncertainty? These are some of the questions tackled on Monday at the event, 'Speaking Science to...
View ArticleFirst Impressions at Columbia’s Earth Institute
It has been a fantastic first few weeks at the Earth Institute in my role as the new director. Reflecting on this early time here, I’d like to highlight something that I found particularly special...
View ArticleSustainability Management, Economic Prosperity, and Scientific Literacy
America’s future prosperity depends on enhancing the technological sophistication and scientific literacy of the people running our organizations.
View ArticleOur Democracy Needs Science Now More Than Ever
In a world filled with fake news and “alternative facts,” science is an integral part of an effective democracy that is based on truth and reality.
View ArticleScience for the Planet: Sinking Seaweed for Sequestration
This second video for Science for the Planet series explores the idea of sinking sargassum seaweed deep in the ocean, taking carbon with it.
View ArticleWhy Climate Change Matters
Climate change is a test of our ability to identify, understand and act on critical global environmental issues. It tests our ability to work across national borders and across academic and...
View ArticleBehind the Science: Our Distinguished Staff
Get to know the 2016 and 2015 winners of the Earth Institute’s Distinguished Staff Award, and consider nominating a colleague for 2017.
View ArticleThe Politics of Technical Complexity
In addition to understanding basic science, we need to think about the use of the technologies that we develop.
View ArticlePruitt’s Relentless Attack on Climate Science and Environmental Regulation
The thought that it might be prudent to adapt to climate change and mitigate its impact has occurred to nearly all of the world’s leaders. However, in this country, our President and EPA Administrator...
View ArticleTranslating Science into Action
How can science be used and transferred effectively by decision-makers? How can we manage scientific uncertainty? These are some of the questions tackled on Monday at the event, 'Speaking Science to...
View ArticleFirst Impressions at Columbia’s Earth Institute
It has been a fantastic first few weeks at the Earth Institute in my role as the new director. Reflecting on this early time here, I’d like to highlight something that I found particularly special...
View ArticleSustainability Management, Economic Prosperity, and Scientific Literacy
America’s future prosperity depends on enhancing the technological sophistication and scientific literacy of the people running our organizations.
View ArticleOur Democracy Needs Science Now More Than Ever
In a world filled with fake news and “alternative facts,” science is an integral part of an effective democracy that is based on truth and reality.
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