September 13, 2018
Rooting Out the Errors in Climate Models To Better Predict Hurricanes
A team of weather and storm experts, including Columbia's Suzana Camargo, is working to enhance climate models; the project will help to improve forecasts of intense hurricanes like Hurricane Florence.
September 13, 2018
When Is a Sea Wall a Good Idea?
Scientists at Columbia’s Earth Institute are using simulations to test how well different methods protect coastal areas from hurricanes and sea level rise.
September 12, 2018
Why Hurricane Florence is Unusual and Dangerous
Hurricane and disaster experts within the Earth Institute are closely monitoring Hurricane Florence and recently weighed in on some of the biggest questions about the storm.
September 12, 2018
End of Colombia Conflict May Bring New Threats to Ecosystems
The end of a 52-year internal conflict could spell trouble for the second most biodiverse country in the world. A new study outlines a sustainable path forward.
August 23, 2018
Using Artificial Intelligence To Locate Risky Dams
In the United States, some 2,000 high hazard dams are in need of repairs. A project from the Columbia Water Center is helping to identify the most hazardous ones.