Events Archives - State of the Planet

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Virtual Webshop Focuses on Food Systems, Shocks, and Actions

Between October 12 and 16, more than 1,000 people gathered online to discuss the challenges and opportunities for making our food system more resilient.

by Maria Dombrov |December 15, 2020
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Q&A With Lauren Ritchie on Intersectionality in the Climate Movement

The undergraduate student/blogger/activist shares her thoughts on the changing role of social justice within the climate movement.

by Elise Gout |November 18, 2020

Our Biggest, Best Event of the Year is Going Virtual

Lamont Open House at Home is four days of exciting and informative virtual earth science activities for children, families, educators, and science enthusiasts of all ages.

by |October 2, 2020

Climate Week at the Earth Institute

Next week, September 21-27, is Climate Week in New York City. Join us for a series of online events covering the climate crisis and pointing us towards action.

by |September 16, 2020

Sustainable Development Career Panel and Alumni Networking

Alumni shared their insights, experiences, and advice for current students.

by Minji Ko |June 18, 2020
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Charting a Roadmap for Radical, Transformative Change in the Midst of Climate Breakdown

A workshop on April 29 will discuss Sustainable Development Goal 4.7, which aims to incorporate sustainable development into education.

by Radhika Iyengar |April 23, 2020

Planet Earth May Have a Metabolism Problem

In a recent talk, a visiting scholar argued that Earth’s energy balance is out of whack, and it’s up to humanity to fix it.

by Katy Coomes |November 15, 2019
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Should New York Build a Storm Surge Barrier?

A recent event at Columbia University debated the pros and cons.

by |October 24, 2019
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How You Can Help to Advance Science in Society

An event on October 16 will share insights and strategies to help scientists get their message across to the general public.

by |October 15, 2019
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Highlights from the 2019 Lamont Open House

This year’s Open House attracted more than 3,000 visitors and, just like research at Lamont, covered a vast range of subjects and regions, from under the sea to the surface of the moon.

by |October 8, 2019