August 21, 2018
Where Will Future Migrants Come From?
Environmental pressures shape migration patterns around the world. A team that includes researchers from Columbia’s Earth Institute is developing a model that anticipates how people will move in the future.
August 15, 2018
Global Climate Models For Public Health? Useful, But Not In The Way We Think
A new paper in PLOS Medicine argues that climate change projections are often misused in health impact studies: they are best suited for shaping public health policies, not for triggering operational actions on the ground.
August 15, 2018
Children Highly Vulnerable to Health Risks from Climate Change
Young children are far more vulnerable to climate-related disasters and the onus is on adults to provide the protection and care that children need, according to research led by Columbia University scientists.
August 14, 2018
New Earth Institute Director Alex Halliday’s Vision Reaches Across Columbia and the World
Geochemist Alex Halliday was appointed the new director of Columbia’s Earth Institute by University President Lee C. Bollinger last December.
August 13, 2018
Short-Term Ocean Temperature Shifts Are Affecting West Antarctic Ice, Says Study
Melting of ice shelves in West Antarctica speeds up and slows down in response to changes in deep ocean temperature, and is far more variable than previously thought, according to new research.