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Hurricane Maria Study Warns: Climate-Driven Storms May Raze Many Tropical Forests

Hurricane Maria Study Warns: Climate-Driven Storms May Raze Many Tropical Forests

March 25, 2019
Climate   ecology   natural disasters  

A new study led by Columbia University scientist Maria Uriarte shows that damage inflicted on trees in Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria was unprecedented in modern times.

After Ten Years of Index Insurance, What’s Next?

After Ten Years of Index Insurance, What’s Next?

October 24, 2018
agriculture   Climate  

Over the last decade, IRI’s financial instruments team has been researching, designing and refining weather index insurance in their work in a dozen countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Using Artificial Intelligence To Locate Risky Dams

Using Artificial Intelligence To Locate Risky Dams

August 23, 2018
Climate   natural disasters  

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.

Children Highly Vulnerable to Health Risks from Climate Change

Children Highly Vulnerable to Health Risks from Climate Change

August 15, 2018
Climate   health  

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.

New Study Shows Promise for Long-Term Weather Forecasts in South America

New Study Shows Promise for Long-Term Weather Forecasts in South America

August 6, 2018
Climate   floods   forecasting  

The Paraguay River is an essential lifeblood for the landlocked country that shares it name, but it can also be the source of deadly and costly floods. Now scientists are one step closer to predicting the likelihood for heavy rain weeks ahead of time.

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