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Climate Change Is Making Indian Monsoon Seasons More Chaotic

A new study finds that summer monsoon rainfall in India will become stronger and more erratic, posing a threat to the region’s agriculture and economy.

by |April 14, 2021

Age Newly Verified, One of Oldest Prehuman Fossils Leads to New Finds

Controversy over the age of an early fossil of Homo erectus has been settled, and has led to other specimens.

by |April 13, 2021
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Earth Institute Photos of Our Amazing Planet

Throughout Earth Month, we’ll be sharing some of the incredible photos that our researchers have captured during field work. Enjoy!

by |April 12, 2021
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Earth Month Activities at the Earth Institute

Blog posts and events to help you get informed, inspired, and involved.

by |April 7, 2021

Earth Institute Statement on Anti-Asian Violence

We unequivocally condemn these acts of violence, and express our support for the Asian American community at this difficult time.

by Alex Halliday |March 18, 2021

The ‘Zealandia Switch’: Missing Link in Big Natural Climate Shifts?

Movements of winds in the Southern Hemisphere may be the key to waxing and waning of ice ages, says a new study.

by |March 15, 2021

Tropical Cyclones Linked to Rise in Hospitalizations of Older Adults

Hospitalizations from many causes rise for older U.S. adults rise in the days following big storms, a new study confirms.

by |March 9, 2021
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Creating Positive Change With Thoughtful Leadership: Meet Alicia Roman

The Earth Institute’s new executive director shares what drew her here, her goals for the organization, and her views on what makes a good leader.

by Lindsay Key |March 8, 2021
J. Nicolas Hernandez-Aguilera (right) on a tour of a shade-grown coffee farm in the Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia

Coffee for the Birds: Connecting Bird-watchers With Shade-grown Coffee

A new study explores whether bird-friendly coffee is on the radar of bird watchers: Are they drinking it and, if not, why not?

by |March 2, 2021
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Study Calls for Home Battery Storage to Protect Vulnerable During Outages

Battery storage can help protect medically vulnerable households as extreme weather makes power outages more commonplace.

by |February 25, 2021