Melting Glaciers Have Shifted the Earth’s Axis
New research from the Chinese Academy of Sciences shows that polar drift experienced in the 1990s was caused by a redistribution of water from glaciers to oceans.
View ArticleThe Canary in the Coal Mine: Frank Granshaw on Glaciers and Geoscience Education
Frank Granshaw discusses changes in geoscience, education, and glaciers throughout his career as a glacial geologist and climate science educator.
View ArticleWhole-Earth Systems Initiative Is Needed, Says Report to National Science...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) should create an initiative to explore the interactions between human society and the systems of the natural world, says a new report.
View ArticleQ&A With French Geophysicist and 2020 Vetlesen Prize Winner Anny Cazenave
For the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, world-renowned geophysicist Anny Cazenave discusses her research journey, the Vetlesen Prize, and her hopes for younger women scientists...
View ArticleVetlesen Prize Ceremony Honors Two Distinguished Researchers in Earth Sciences
A celebration held at Columbia University recognized scientists Anny Cazenave and David Kohlstedt as the 2020 and 2023 Vetlesen Prize recipients.
View ArticleThe Fire This Time: Facing the Reality of Climate Change
While our short-term response to extreme weather must remain on adaptation, in the long run, we need to understand the reality of the warmer planet we live on and work to mitigate climate change.
View ArticleYour Earth Questions, Answered
In celebration of Earth Month and Earth Day, our scientists are tackling reader questions on science and sustainability.
View ArticleClimate Experts: A Journalist’s Guide
Sources and story ideas for journalists covering all aspects of climate change.
View ArticleAnnouncing a New Earth Institute Affiliation Program
Are you a Columbia faculty, researcher or staff person with work related to sustainability, climate or earth and environmental science? We invite you to join the Earth Institute community by becoming...
View ArticleLamont-Doherty Program Aims to Bring More Diversity to Earth Science
The Secondary School Field Research Program offers a diverse group of young people a unique opportunity to do field and laboratory research.
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