You Asked: How Can I Find Out the Carbon Footprints of Different Foods?
We look at research from the Earth Institute and beyond to answer questions about the impacts of beef, soy, and more.
Phebe Pierson, Author at State of the Planet - Page 2 of 3
You Asked: What Determines the Oxygen and CO2 Levels in Our Atmosphere?
An Earth Institute climate researcher breaks down why our atmosphere is the way it is, how it’s changed over time, and what the future may hold.
You Asked: What Are the Most Eco-Friendly Garbage Bags?
An Earth Institute staffer gives advice on alternative trash bag options and how reduce your need for trash bags altogether.
You Asked: Why Do We Know More About the Moon Than Our Own Oceans?
An Earth Institute oceanographer answers this deep question from a reader as part of our Earth Month Q&A on Instagram.
Your Earth Questions, Answered
In celebration of Earth Month and Earth Day, our scientists are tackling reader questions on science and sustainability.
Tools of the Trade: Data Sets are Tools, Too
This installment takes you into the world of population modeling at CIESIN, where data rules supreme.
‘Hudson Rising’ Exhibit Features Living Breakwaters Project
Exploring the complex history of the river’s pollution and conservation, a show at the New-York Historical Society highlights the holistic solution proposed by Earth Institute faculty member Kate Orff.
Columbia Students Join Youth Climate Strike to Demand Action
Joining the worldwide protests, students gathered on campus to push for politicians to take large-scale climate action.
Beto O’Rourke Discusses Climate Change on Columbia Campus
At a Town Hall with students, the alum and former congressman stressed the importance of storytelling and bipartisan cooperation to develop climate solutions.
Tools of the Trade: Spoonulas, Dredge Baskets, and More From the Core Lab
Lamont’s world-renowned Core Repository is full of fascinating gizmos for exploring the ancient world beneath the seafloor.