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This second video for Science for the Planet series explores the idea of sinking sargassum seaweed deep in the ocean, taking carbon with it.

An undersea eruption a half million years ago was much larger than nearly anything recorded in human time.

After he graduates from the Master of Science in Sustainability Science program in the spring, Tyler Zorn hopes to work in a sustainability-driven climate technology firm.

Using a new technique, scientists have been able to identify extremely minute plastic fragments in bottled water, 10 times more than previously counted.

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Mingfang Ting wears many hats at the Columbia Climate School as a scientist, professor and education designer.

Lamont research professor Brendan Buckley helps his students learn to listen to the trees.

Scientists have produced a new curve of how atmospheric carbon dioxide affects climate. It makes clear that its effects can be long lasting.

A guide to notable research to be presented at the world’s largest gathering of earth and space scientists.

Glaciologist Elizabeth Case spoke to New Yorkers about the role glaciers have played in designing the city’s landscape.

A recent graduate of the Master of Science in Sustainability Science program, Reuben Goh hopes to convey his enthusiasm for the environment to future students.

Columbia Climate School representatives will be attending the global climate summit in Dubai. Here’s what they hope to achieve.