February 19, 2020
Three Earth Institute Projects Make Top 100 Proposals for MacArthur $100 Million Grant
The projects include one on ending toxic arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh; one focused on efficiently using water resources for farm and food management; and a third on removing carbon from the atmosphere.
February 18, 2020
Focus on Food Would Help Solve Climate Change, Says Study
A paper released today presents a new global food system approach to climate-change research that brings together agricultural production, supply chains and consumption.
February 13, 2020
Using Big Data to Combat Catastrophes
Powered by IRI’s Data Library, the new PRISM project aims to harness large, multi-sectoral datasets in order to identify risk factors for catastrophic events.
February 11, 2020
Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Women scientists play an essential role in the Earth Institute’s mission to understand how the planet works, how humans are changing it, and how to build a sustainable future.
January 28, 2020
Wine Regions Could Shrink Dramatically With Climate Change Unless Growers Swap Varieties
As temperatures rise and seasons change, the regions of the world that are suitable for growing wine grapes could shrink by half or more, according to a new study.