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At @Columbia, we are building on a rich legacy of research and knowledge to embed climate action and sustainability excellence into every aspect of our work.
Check out this video to learn more: vimeo.com/1011032470
#ColumbiaClimateWeek #ClimateWeekNYC
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Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE retweeted
Jun 4
Just a massive change in NYC's power grid this week. Getting almost no attention.
A 350-mile transmission line bringing hydro-electric power from Canada to NYC is now live.
Will provide enough electricity to power 1 million homes, bringing us to 40% renewable energy sources for the five boroughs. At last making up for the loss of Indian Point nuclear power plant, which used to provide 20% of our power.
The Champlain Hudson Power Express took more than 12 years to build. It was a tough political fight. Now we need to win many more fights like this.
The completed Champlain Hudson Power Express brings a significant influx of cleaner energy to the city’s electric grid, which is mostly powered by fossil fuels.
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⚡ NYC hit a major clean energy milestone this week ⬇️
The completed Champlain Hudson Power Express brings a significant influx of cleaner energy to the city’s electric grid, which is mostly powered by fossil fuels.
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Water Rate Hearings are happening in every borough & are open to the public. The #StatenIsland hearing will be today, June 3rd, at 6pm. Doors open at 5:30. Bernikow JCC 1466 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10314. Register to speak here:on.nyc.gov/4ntLhg9
ALT Map of New York City boroughs with a red location pin on Staten Island against a blue background.
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Water Rate Hearings are happening in every borough & are open to the public. The #Queens hearing will be today, June 1st, at 6pm. Doors open at 5:30. JFK, Jr. School Q721 57-12 94th Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Find details on how to register to speak here:on.nyc.gov/4ntLhg9
ALT Map of New York City boroughs with a red location pin marking a spot in Queens on a blue background labeled NYC Water.
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Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE retweeted
The warming projections that freaked the world out then are all now effectively baked in. Things could get much worse from there. RCP8.5 has not looked plausible as an emissions future for some time — as I wrote in 2019, and again in 2022 — but we are far from out of the woods.
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Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE retweeted
Note the final sentence of this paragraph outlined by Zeke (after the highlight). The authors were identifying how it wasn’t just high-end of range emissions-forcings outcomes in CMIP6 which had become “implausible”, but also that some low-end trajectories in CMIP6 have also now been surpassed.
May 17
Thats certainly a take. Here is what the new paper introducing the emissions scenarios we are using in the upcoming IPCC 7th Assessment Report actually says:
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Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE retweeted
May 17
Thats certainly a take. Here is what the new paper introducing the emissions scenarios we are using in the upcoming IPCC 7th Assessment Report actually says:
May 16
“GOOD RIDDANCE! After 15 years of Dumocrats promising that “Climate Change” is going to destroy the Planet, the United Nations TOP Climate Committee just admitted that its own projections (RCP8.5) were WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!” - President DONALD J. TRUMP 🇺🇸
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1,250-MW CHPE transmission line from Quebec into NYC entered service this morning. State contract begins June 1 and the line will participate in NYISO capacity market in July. Can provide up to 20% of the city’s power.
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In the next two years, both CHPE and Empire Wind 1 are going to begin the transformation of NYC's grid for a clean energy future. Much more needed, but it's an important start.
Nice analysis and graphics by @UrbanGreen: urbangreencouncil.org/nyc-gr…
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I enjoyed meeting with these students as they developed their project and I look forward to seeing the results. #onStatenIsland #resilience
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Port Richmond students to present biodiversity findings at Staten Island Zoo via @siadvance silive.com/news/2026/05/port…
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The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and @columbiaclimate convened a great group of researchers and leaders to discuss ways to deepen collaboration for environmental justice and climate action.
I wrote about it here.
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Read the piece: news.climate.columbia.edu/20…
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Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE retweeted
Now in its 5th year, Climate & Environmental Justice in NYC highlighted the critical climate-driven health and environmental impacts affecting our shared community, writes @Columbia chief climate/sustainability officer @dzarrilli via State of the Planet: news.climate.columbia.edu/20…
ALT Michael Flanigan, Louise Yeung, Christine Osuji, Peggy Shepard, Sheila Foster, Daniel Zarrilli, and Yusef Salaam at Earth Day 2026: Climate and Environmental Justice in New York City. Credit: Leonard McKenzie
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Great coverage in the @ColumbiaSpec of last Thursday’s #EarthDay celebration. Climate change is having real impacts in our own community and it takes strong collaboration to deliver real solutions.
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Read the piece here: columbiaspectator.com/city-n…
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Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE retweeted
Apr 21
Even more than in the past, it is clear today that the proliferation of armed conflicts is often driven by the exploitation of oil and mineral deposits, with no regard for international law or the self-determination of peoples.
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Daniel A. Zarrilli, PE retweeted
On Apr 23 5:30pm ET, join researchers, elected officials, and community leaders for Climate & Environmental Justice in NYC, presented by the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and @columbiaclimate, moderated by @Columbia's @dzarrilli. #EarthDay RSVP: climate.columbia.edu/events/…
ALT Images of climate action and impacts in NYC with various colorful icons representing sustainability and the text Earth Day 2026: Climate & Environmental Justice in New York City, Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5:30-8pm, Faculty House, Columbia University, Register at events.columbia.edu/go/harlemearthday
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New models are needed to bring private capital into climate adaptation and resilience projects that serve the public good. I spoke with @grist @TikRoot about a new @c40cities report, which highlights the path forward and the challenges ahead.
A new report highlights how resilience projects from the Netherlands to Malaysia offer a model for tapping private investment to protect cities from climate change. bit.ly/4tj25ss
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Check out the @c40cities report here: c40knowledgehub.org/s/articl…
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