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As @FIFAWorldCup 2026 games get underway, experts Karl Kim of @UHawaiiNews, Tom Chandler of @columbia_ncdp, Daniele Spirandelli of Haley & Aldrich discuss preparing for weather risks such as heat, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. Via Hawaiʻi Public Radio. hawaiipublicradio.org/the-co…

Heat, thunderstorms, tornadoes: Preparing for World Cup weather risks

Karl Kim, Tom Chandler and Daniele Spirandelli planning for weather-related risks to the World Cup events that kick off on Thursday.

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💡 Today I Learned (TIL): Fabricio Correa Lara, MS in Climate The Alliance Graduate Summer School, surrounded by PhD researchers & professors working at the intersection of economics and sustainability, reminded me how many valid entry points exist into the same urgent questions.
Fabricio Correa Lara presenting at Alliance Graduate Summer School 2026

ALT Fabricio Correa Lara presenting at Alliance Graduate Summer School 2026

Fabricio Correa Lara and colleagues at Alliance Graduate Summer School 2026

ALT Fabricio Correa Lara and colleagues at Alliance Graduate Summer School 2026

Alliance Graduate Summer School 2026 colleagues out to dinner in Paris

ALT Alliance Graduate Summer School 2026 colleagues out to dinner in Paris
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🇮🇳 In Mumbai's peripheries, autorickshaws help ~13M residents navigate between homes, transit stations & urban services. Mumbai Living Lab is building the case for greater recognition, integration & support for these first- & last-mile connections🛺. 👉 bit.ly/4ec2kzd
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👏 Congratulations to @LamontEarth structural geologist Folarin Kolawole, recipient of 2026 National Geographic Wayfinder Award, which recognizes bold changemakers whose work is expanding our understanding of the planet helping to protect its future. ➡️ lamont.columbia.edu/news/geo…
Geologist Folarin Kolawole holding a rock with text 2026 Wayfinder Award Recipient.

ALT Geologist Folarin Kolawole holding a rock with text 2026 Wayfinder Award Recipient.

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🤔 You Asked: What Exactly Is a ‘Super’ El Niño? 💡 Columbia Climate School experts Muhammad Azhar Ehsan, @mfting, @wxpizza, and climate reporter Tracy Wholf explain what a strong El Niño could mean for the planet this year: news.climate.columbia.edu/20…
Satellite image and reporter in the field with Q: You Asked: What Exactly Is a ‘Super’ El Niño? and A: Senior producer and climate reporter Tracy Wholf answers. news.climate.columbia.edu/tag/you-asked/

ALT Satellite image and reporter in the field with Q: You Asked: What Exactly Is a ‘Super’ El Niño? and A: Senior producer and climate reporter Tracy Wholf answers. news.climate.columbia.edu/tag/you-asked/
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🌏 We are building a global community of climate leaders! In partnership with Columbia Global Center Beijing, we welcomed admitted students to connect with current students, faculty, and our broader community before arriving on campus this fall! ➡️ climate.columbia.edu/masters…
MA Climate & Society student Jasmin Zheng and vice dean for student affairs Mingfang Ting with admitted students at June 8 Beijing Admitted Students Welcome Day.

ALT MA Climate & Society student Jasmin Zheng and vice dean for student affairs Mingfang Ting with admitted students at June 8 Beijing Admitted Students Welcome Day.
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In a new @latimes opinion, @LamontEarth's David Sathuluri and @Cryocity examine how California’s water system is ill-suited to the climate realities ahead, and how it must center justice not just "efficiency" to serve fairly in a warming world. latimes.com/opinion/story/20…

Contributor: Recent assessment of California's water misallocation is the first step toward justice

New research lays out exactly how California’s water system is ill-suited to the climate realities ahead.

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🌊 Happy #WorldOceansDay, which reminds us to be active guardians of the ocean’s future! Our scientists have been cataloging and reimagining the ocean’s critical role in our lives for decades. Learn more about some of our recent advances in ocean science: lamont.columbia.edu/news/wor…
Sunrise from the galley of the R/V Marcus G. Langseth off the coast of the Carolinas heading south to Puerto Rico. Credit: Christina DeLorenzi

ALT Sunrise from the galley of the R/V Marcus G. Langseth off the coast of the Carolinas heading south to Puerto Rico. Credit: Christina DeLorenzi
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🌌 How CO2 Cools Upper Atmosphere—and Warms Earth Below 🌊 Lessons from “Near-miss” Tsunami in Alaskan Cruise Area ❄️ Signs of Diminished Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctic Dust 🗓️ Jun-Sep Science Saturdays at LDEO Field Station | Oct 17 LDEO Open House 📩 lamont.columbia.edu/news/new…
Lamont's R/V Marcus G. Langseth in the moonlight during the Queen Charlotte Fault Expedition, August 2021, Haida Gwaii. Credit: Cody Bahlau

ALT Lamont's R/V Marcus G. Langseth in the moonlight during the Queen Charlotte Fault Expedition, August 2021, Haida Gwaii. Credit: Cody Bahlau
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In the prestigious @Columbia_Biz / KKR Private Equity Case Competition, MS in Climate Finance students Grace Taylor, Ananya Mathur, Peter Makey, Sophie Maher, Alan Havelka competed as a team with over 30 other teams...and won! Via State of the Plant: news.climate.columbia.edu/20…
Winning team of MS in Climate Finance students presenting in the Columbia Business School and KKR Private Equity Case Competition.

ALT Winning team of MS in Climate Finance students presenting in the Columbia Business School and KKR Private Equity Case Competition.

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3 Insights on the Future of Our Planet 🤔 1️⃣ Glacial retreat is increasing the risk of tsunamis. 🌊 2️⃣ AI presents a paradox of environmental benefits and downsides. 🤖 3️⃣ CO2 is cooling the stratosphere while trapping heat below. 🌡️ 📩 Subscribe: climate.columbia.edu/join
Columbia Climate School: 3 Insights on the Future of Our Planet with images of graduates and view of Earth taken during International Space Station Expedition 66. There's a Subscribe button with climate.columbia.edu/join and Follow button for Columbia Climate School and Dean Alexis Abramson.

ALT Columbia Climate School: 3 Insights on the Future of Our Planet with images of graduates and view of Earth taken during International Space Station Expedition 66. There's a Subscribe button with climate.columbia.edu/join and Follow button for Columbia Climate School and Dean Alexis Abramson.
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"Raising a responsible child and building responsible AI both require a deep awareness of what we are training them to notice and value," writes Columbia Climate School postdoc Pavithra Priyadarshini Selvakumar. Via State of the Planet. news.climate.columbia.edu/20…
Pavithra Priyadarshini Selvakumar

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👏 Congratulations to Columbia Climate School senior events & outreach manager Omar Herrera, named one of @CityAndStateNY's 2026 Pride Trailblazers, recognizing New York’s LGBTQ leaders standing up and making their voices heard! 🏳️‍🌈 cityandstateny.com/power-lis…
Omar Herrera and colleague Haley Clint at Columbia Climate School Pride celebration.

ALT Omar Herrera and colleague Haley Clint at Columbia Climate School Pride celebration.
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On Sustainable Brands '26 San Diego panel Being Brand Brave in a World of Bots, Trolls, and Deep Fakes, @columbiaclimate Dean Alexis Abramson will explore how to protect an organization’s reputation while staying true to its mission. Learn more: events.sustainablebrands.com…
Alexis Abramson, Speaker, SB 2026 San Diego, Bringing Brands Together to Move Markets Forward, June 8-10

ALT Alexis Abramson, Speaker, SB 2026 San Diego, Bringing Brands Together to Move Markets Forward, June 8-10
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Regenerative tourism seeks to leave destinations in a better state than they were found. The Wild Tomorrow Capstone and Cuttyhunk Practicum are two examples of Columbia Climate School initiatives that focus on climate-conscious travel for students: news.climate.columbia.edu/20…
Sustainable development students and Wild Tomorrow staff on the last day of the capstone workshop in Rwanda. Credit: Lylia Saurel

ALT Sustainable development students and Wild Tomorrow staff on the last day of the capstone workshop in Rwanda. Credit: Lylia Saurel
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"You shouldn't live below sea level." Until you hear jazz, taste Creole cooking, & realize it's been home for generations. It's not in risk models — but it's why New Orleans' future is so hard to decide. youtube.com/watch?v=xzbEs-w7… @columbiaclimate @columbia_ncdp @cgtnamerica

New Orleans Reaches Climate 'Point of No Return'? What Happens Next

A new study warns New Orleans has reached a "point of no return", w...

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On Jun 17 4-4:30pm ET, join us for @NWF's Youth-focused Climate Solutions in Action, our next Climate LIVE K12 virtual session with Abby Jordan, climate education program manager and @Columbia MPA in Environmental Science & Policy alum. RSVP: climate.columbia.edu/events/…
Volunteers taking part in National Wildlife Federation's dune restoration project at Coney Island Creek Park. Credit: Leah Cantor

ALT Volunteers taking part in National Wildlife Federation's dune restoration project at Coney Island Creek Park. Credit: Leah Cantor
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What should be in a disaster supply kit to be prepared for severe weather, including hurricane season? @columbia_ncdp director @jeffschlegel advises. Via @foxweather. foxweather.com/watch/fmc-su5…

Things to keep in disaster supply kit during severe weather, hurricane season | Latest Weather...

It's hurricane preparedness week and it's the best time to refresh your disaster supply kit or build one to get prepared. To talk more about how to prepare for

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Portable power stations can be a cleaner, quieter alternative to standard gas generators for a range of uses. Experts including @columbiaclimate Dean Alexis Abramson weigh in on solar compatibility, noise level, emissions, and more. Via @BusinessInsider. businessinsider.com/guides/h…

I tested the top portable power stations for camping and emergencies, and these are the 6 best for...

After testing portable power stations from top brands, I found six reliable options for home backup, camping, fast recharging, and heavy-duty use.

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The student-led Youth Climate Action Alliance, recognized by NYC Mayor Mamdani for commitment to sustainability and youth advocacy across NYC and beyond, brought together HS students to collaborate on climate action initiatives. Via State of the Planet: news.climate.columbia.edu/20…
Emma Kyzivat, Laurel Zaima-Sheehy, and Aynsley Kretschmar presenting at the YCAA Conference.

ALT Emma Kyzivat, Laurel Zaima-Sheehy, and Aynsley Kretschmar presenting at the YCAA Conference.
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