Maureen Raymo Appointed Interim Director of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Raymo is a world-renowned marine geologist and climate scientist whose work focuses on the history and causes of past climate change.
What the Forecast for an Active Hurricane Season Means for the Atlantic Region
Columbia atmospheric scientist Suzana Camargo is on the leading edge of exploring and defining risks to people, property and the economy in the face of escalating extreme weather events.
Ocean Uptake of CO2 Could Drop as We Cut Carbon Emissions
A new study finds that ocean absorption of CO2 rises and falls along with human activity and natural phenomena. The findings are important for understanding how much the oceans will offset future climate change.
A New Primer on Climate Change Science
Authored by Earth Institute professor John Mutter, Climate Change Science: A Primer for Sustainable Development, covers the basic physics of planetary climate, and how it is shifting.
Potentially Fatal Combinations of Humidity and Heat Are Emerging Across the Globe
A new study has identified thousands of incidents of previously rare or unprecedented extreme heat/humidity combinations in many parts of the world.