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Young adults and small children are the main victims of extreme heat, according to a study done on mortality in Mexico.
The event featured films and speakers from around the world who spotlighted humanity’s essential relationship with water and how it continues to evolve in our changing climate.
LAMONT IN THE MEDIA
January 11, 2025
Climate Change Parches Western US, Providing Fuel for Fires
Recent awardees include: Kerstin Lehnert, Edward A. Flinn III Award, American Geophysical Union and Distinguished Public Service Medal, Mineralogical Society of America; Kai Kornhuber, Climate Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award, European Geosciences Union; Dhruv Balwada, Nicholas P. Fofonoff Early-Career Award, American Meteorological Society; Gisela Winckler, Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Sciences.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monthly overview of IRI's Global Seasonal Climate Forecasts and ENSO status and forecast.
Getting Started: Introduction to the Office of Research
Since our founding in 1949, Lamont-Doherty has been a leader in the Earth sciences, with many scientific firsts. Learn more about our history.
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Lamont researchers are in the field studying the dynamics of the planet on every continent and every ocean. Journalists may join and cover expeditions when possible. Learn more about this essential fieldwork.