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In honor of World Oceans Day, marine geophysicist Vicki Ferrini discusses the current state of ocean research, and the important role international collaboration plays in this field.

Environmental sound artist Mary Edwards turns field recordings of glacial phenomena in Svalbard into a collaborative musical performance.

A futuristic new project imagines the possibility of molding lava into building material, thereby reducing the carbon emissions associated with construction.

From the coasts to the interior, urban areas are sinking. The main culprit: pumping of groundwater.

The International Center for Integrated Mountain Development launched the first Hindu Kush Himalaya Women on Ice expedition in December.

How are humans exposed to these tiny and ubiquitous plastics? And is there anything we can do about it?

The former university trustee was an early leader in data communications and a steadfast supporter of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.

Each year, we honor Earth Day by sharing some amazing photos celebrating the beauty and magic of our planet, as captured by the Columbia community.

Columbia Climate School students in two classes partnered with global communities and gained hands-on experience in sustainability.

Beizhan Yan, an environmental geochemist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, has come up with new methods to detect and analyze tiny plastic particles to better understand their impact on human and environmental health.

Seven teams will pursue innovative and collaborative research to address urgent climate challenges around the world.

The last part of our trip was a whirlwind of seeing multiple sites in the Sundarbans mangrove forest and its wildlife, more interviews with villagers, historic and cultural sites and shopping, followed by tearful goodbyes.