Columbia Science Commits
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Overview
    • The Columbia Commitment
    • Message from the President
    • Strategic Planning
    • Leadership
  • PRIORITIES
    • Fundamental Science
    • Neuroscience
    • Climate Response
    • Precision Medicine
    • Next Generation Nano
    • Data and Society
  • NEWS
    • Science News
    • Press Releases
    • Video Gallery
  • PARTNERS
    • All Partners
    • The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
    • Columbia University Medical Center
    • Columbia Zuckerman Institute
    • The Earth Institute
    • Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
    • Columbia | Precision Medicine
    • Data Science Institute
    • Columbia Nano Initiative
  • JOIN US
    • Commit
    • Twitter
Select Page
Project Takes A New Approach to Gauging New York City’s Emissions

Project Takes A New Approach to Gauging New York City’s Emissions

April 28, 2020
air pollution   climate response  

Estimates say the city releases about 50 million tons of carbon a year, but no one has actually measured it. A new project is trying to change that.

Bridging the Air Pollution Data Gap in Sub-Saharan Africa

Bridging the Air Pollution Data Gap in Sub-Saharan Africa

January 23, 2020
air pollution   climate change   climate response  

Dan Westervelt, a Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory researcher and Center for Climate and Life Fellow, received funding to address the air pollution crisis in three sub-Saharan African cities.

In India, Dirty Air Kills as Easily in the Country as in the City

In India, Dirty Air Kills as Easily in the Country as in the City

May 16, 2018
air pollution   fundamental science  

A forthcoming study of northern India suggests that people living in rural areas are as likely to die prematurely from the effects of poor air quality as those living in cities.

Global Environment Report Card Sees Dirty Air, Failing Fisheries

Global Environment Report Card Sees Dirty Air, Failing Fisheries

January 23, 2018
air pollution   climate change   ecosystems   environmental health   sustainability  

Many countries are making progress on improving water sanitation and protecting marine ecosystems. But air pollution continues as a leading health problem in many nations, and fisheries are deteriorating almost everywhere.

Air Pollution May Kill More Africans Than HIV/AIDS

Air Pollution May Kill More Africans Than HIV/AIDS

December 18, 2017
air pollution   Climate  

AIDS and malaria epidemics receive much attention from international health organizations, but a sneakier killer is on the loose in Africa. Air pollution may now be the continent’s number one killer, according to a forthcoming study.

« Older Entries
Close