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Climate Week NYC
 The Climate Group has once again selected the Columbia Climate School as its University Partner for Climate Week NYC. Running September 17-24, Climate Week NYC convenes the most influential climate leaders in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly and in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York to drive the transition, speed up progress, and champion change.
Check out a selection of upcoming events below, and visit our Climate Week website for our full schedule, climate explainers, and other exciting new content throughout the week.
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What are Climate Lawsuits Based on?
The August ruling in favor of youth climate activists in Held v. State of Montana made headlines, and the number of climate lawsuits around the world have more than doubled in the past five years. What are these lawsuits based on, and what might we see going forward?
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Summer's Record Heat in Context
This has been a summer of records, with global temperatures spiking in June, July, and August. Check out our roundup of most-read articles about extreme heat, humidity, and climate change: how they're linked, how they can affect your health, how to protect yourself, and more.
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Addressing the Global Water Crisis
In a new interview with Columbia Engineering, Columbia Water Center Director Upmanu Lall discusses how solving the global water crisis will require radical new thinking.
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What are Plankton and Why are they Important?
Plankton include a range of marine and freshwater organisms, from tiny plants to jellyfish and crustaceans. While most are microscopic, they play a central role for life on Earth.
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Upcoming Events
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
BIPOC Climate Justice Dialogue
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Rethinking Water: Solutions Now for America's Water Infrastructure
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Climate Actions in Fashion: Policy, Business, and Innovation
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Great Broadway Sweep - Morningside Heights
Thursday, September 21, 2023 | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
INNOV-EAT Expedition
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House
View all upcoming events here.
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More News
The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and WE ACT for Environmental Justice have released a series of model environmental justice bills for state legislators and advocates to use in their 2024 legislative sessions.
The Climate School's Pre-College workshops for high school students and Professional Learning workshops for adult learners are back for the fall semester. All workshops are 15 hours, non-credit, and generally run from October to December.
A new double degree program between the Climate School and HEC Paris will train students in international management, climate science and the implications of climate on society.
In partnership with the Friends and Residents of the Gowanus Canal, and faculty from the Climate School and the Mailman School of Public Health, MPA-ESP students visited the canal to learn about the impacts of environmental pollution and community challenges.
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