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Hurricane Sandy, Ten Years Later

Ten years ago, Hurricane Sandy hit the Northeast seaboard, causing significant damage to communities in its path. Join us throughout the week as the Climate School looks back at the science and lessons of Hurricane Sandy with events and content, including:

How Do We Clean Up Ocean Plastic?

There are currently 75 to 199 million tons of plastic polluting our oceans, according to the World Economic Forum. Cleaning up all that plastic will require big changes on land and at sea.

After Ian: Rebuild or Retreat?

As the conversation after Hurricane Ian shifts from disaster response to long-term recovery, some experts are talking about managed retreat: relocating homes and communities out of harm’s way.

Why the Endangered Species Act Fails

The Endangered Species Act is the strongest law preventing extinctions in the U.S., and has served as a model for other nations. However, a new study finds that most species don't receive protection until it may be too late for them to recover.

Factoring Permafrost Into Climate Targets

A new study projecting Arctic permafrost emissions through 2100 suggests that they will be a significant factor in global greenhouse gases even under a low warming scenario, and emission reduction plans must take this into account.

Earlier this month, the Center on Global Energy Policy convened to discuss the most urgent challenges across the globe with the foremost experts, leaders, and visionaries in energy geopolitics and the energy transition. Watch the recap.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
At the Water’s Edge: Transformative Local Action for Flood Response

Friday, October 28, 2022 | 8:30 AM - 12:45 PM
On-Campus Climate and Sustainability Open House

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Centering Gender at COP27

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Microplastic Madness: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

In the News

10 years later, see how Superstorm Sandy changed the Northeast (National Geographic)

Winter Weather Predictions Abound, But Which Should You Trust? (The Washington Post)

In the Netherlands, Balancing Energy Security Against Climate Concerns (The New York Times)

How disastrous floods can also lead to food insecurity (Popular Science)

Climate change made this summer’s droughts around the world 20 times more likely, study finds (Los Angeles Times)

How to Survive a Heat Wave, With Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bud Cooper (StarTalk)

It's Crucial for the U.S. to Figure Out How Much Carbon Emissions Are Costing All of Us (Yahoo News)

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Answer the Challenge for the Planet

Hurricane Sandy, Ten Years Later

Ten years ago, Hurricane Sandy hit the Northeast seaboard, causing significant damage to communities in its path. Join us throughout the week as the Climate School looks back at the science and lessons of Hurricane Sandy with events and content, including:

Sandy+10: Resilience, Equity, Climate Justice

The 'Cassandra of the Subways' on Hurricane Sandy, Ten Years Later

What City Planners Can Learn From Hurricane Sandy

New York City's Former Top Climate Official on the Lessons of Hurricane Sandy

A Climate and Weather Expert on What We Know About Giant Storms Since Sandy

How Do We Clean Up Ocean Plastic?

There are currently 75 to 199 million tons of plastic polluting our oceans, according to the World Economic Forum. Cleaning up all that plastic will require big changes on land and at sea.

After Ian: Rebuild or Retreat?

As the conversation after Hurricane Ian shifts from disaster response to long-term recovery, some experts are talking about managed retreat: relocating homes and communities out of harm’s way.

Why the Endangered Species Act Fails

The Endangered Species Act is the strongest law preventing extinctions in the U.S., and has served as a model for other nations. However, a new study finds that most species don't receive protection until it may be too late for them to recover.

Factoring Permafrost Into Climate Targets

A new study projecting Arctic permafrost emissions through 2100 suggests that they will be a significant factor in global greenhouse gases even under a low warming scenario, and emission reduction plans must take this into account.

FOLLOW THE COLUMBIA CLIMATE SCHOOL

Answer the Challenge for the Planet

Hurricane Sandy, Ten Years Later Ten years ago, Hurricane Sandy hit the Northeast seaboard, causing significant damage to communities in its path. Join us throughout the week as the Climate School looks back at the science and lessons of Hurricane Sandy with events and content, including:

Sandy+10: Resilience, Equity, Climate Justice

The 'Cassandra of the Subways' on Hurricane Sandy, Ten Years Later

What City Planners Can Learn From Hurricane Sandy

New York City's Former Top Climate Official on the Lessons of Hurricane Sandy

A Climate and Weather Expert on What We Know About Giant Storms Since Sandy

How Do We Clean Up Ocean Plastic? There are currently 75 to 199 million tons of plastic polluting our oceans, according to the World Economic Forum. Cleaning up all that plastic will require big changes on land and at sea.

After Ian: Rebuild or Retreat? As the conversation after Hurricane Ian shifts from disaster response to long-term recovery, some experts are talking about managed retreat: relocating homes and communities out of harm’s way.

Why the Endangered Species Act Fails The Endangered Species Act is the strongest law preventing extinctions in the U.S., and has served as a model for other nations. However, a new study finds that most species don't receive protection until it may be too late for them to recover.

Factoring Permafrost Into Climate Targets A new study projecting Arctic permafrost emissions through 2100 suggests that they will be a significant factor in global greenhouse gases even under a low warming scenario, and emission reduction plans must take this into account.

FOLLOW THE COLUMBIA CLIMATE SCHOOL

Hurricane Sandy, Ten Years Later

Ten years ago, Hurricane Sandy hit the Northeast seaboard, causing significant damage to communities in its path. Join us throughout the week as the Climate School looks back at the science and lessons of Hurricane Sandy with events and content, including:

How Do We Clean Up Ocean Plastic?

There are currently 75 to 199 million tons of plastic polluting our oceans, according to the World Economic Forum. Cleaning up all that plastic will require big changes on land and at sea.

After Ian: Rebuild or Retreat?

As the conversation after Hurricane Ian shifts from disaster response to long-term recovery, some experts are talking about managed retreat: relocating homes and communities out of harm’s way.

Why the Endangered Species Act Fails

The Endangered Species Act is the strongest law preventing extinctions in the U.S., and has served as a model for other nations. However, a new study finds that most species don't receive protection until it may be too late for them to recover.

Factoring Permafrost Into Climate Targets

A new study projecting Arctic permafrost emissions through 2100 suggests that they will be a significant factor in global greenhouse gases even under a low warming scenario, and emission reduction plans must take this into account.