August 28, 2017
Climate
ecology
Over the next few decades, global warming-related rises in winter temperatures could significantly extend the range of the southern pine beetle, one of the world’s most aggressive tree-killing insects, through much of the northern U.S. and southern Canada.
August 25, 2017
Climate
Extreme Weather
Over the past day and a half, Hurricane Harvey’s winds have quickened from about 35 to 109 miles per hour. Columbia University researchers explain what’s driving this massive power-up.
August 8, 2017
Climate
earth sciences
A new Columbia study analyzing storm intensity and impacts in the New York metro area aims to inform how communities can better prepare for winter storms and enhance resiliency as the effects of climate change exacerbate hazards.
July 19, 2017
Climate
energy
David Goldberg and Peter Kelemen, scientists at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, are at the forefront of carbon capture and storage research. In this video, they discuss their work and how it will contribute to carbon management solutions and strengthen society’s resilience to climate change.
July 13, 2017
aviation
Climate
Rising temperatures due to global warming will make it harder for many aircraft around the world to take off in coming decades, says a new study by Columbia scientists Ethan Coffel and Radley Horton.