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Could April's Eclipse Impact
the Power Grid? Our Energy Expert Says Not to Worry
While many eclipse chasers and casual observers are excited for this rare phenomenon, some have voiced concerns about how the eclipse might impact areas that rely on solar power. Columbia Climate School professor Melissa Lott explains why your power should remain on, no matter the source.
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Key Ocean Current Contains a Warning on Climate
A new study shows that the powerful Antarctic Circumpolar Current has speeded up during past warm periods, eating away at the polar ice. It’s doing it again now, which could hasten the wasting of Antarctica’s ice, increase sea levels, and possibly affect the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere.
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Catherine McKenna on Preserving the World for Future Generations
Catherine McKenna, Canada’s former Minister of Environment and Climate Change and a senior research scholar at Columbia’s Climate School, never imagined becoming a politician. “That was not the plan,” she said in a spirited lecture about her life and career. “Everyone is going to have a different journey, and I want you to feel like you can do whatever it is that you want to do.”
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How Climate Change Drives the Spread of Invasive Plants
Rising temperatures, increased CO2, and extreme weather that alters landscapes favor the spread of invasive species, which also exacerbate climate impacts by making habitats, agriculture and cities less resilient. This phenomenon may intensify the effects of climate change on humans and our environment.
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Monday, April 18, 2024 | 6PM
Virtual Earth Series: Unbottling the Environmental and Health Impacts of Nanoplastics
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 6PM
Films at The Forum: WILD LIFE
View all upcoming events here.
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More News
Girl Talk, Vicki Ferrini’s new data-mapping workshop, engages girls, women and gender non-conforming individuals in ocean sciences.
A new peer-reviewed study finds that four nature-based climate solutions have robust scientific foundations.
Can super volcanoes cool the Earth in a major way? A new study suggests no.
Women in ESG: Working at the intersection of business and sustainability.
Strategies for safe drinking water: How to ensure lead-free taps for all.
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