August 15, 2018
climate change
health
A new paper in PLOS Medicine argues that climate change projections are often misused in health impact studies: they are best suited for shaping public health policies, not for triggering operational actions on the ground.
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.
July 17, 2018
climate response
health
Rising temperatures and humidity could make summers unbearable in the southeastern U.S. and beyond, according to a study published by climatologists from Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
July 9, 2018
climate change
ecology
health
A new smartphone app developed by Columbia researchers offers hope of stemming the spread of diseases like Lyme, and providing some peace of mind in the process.
January 22, 2018
engineering
health
Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science has announced a $10 million grant from the Blavatnik Family Foundation to fund innovative research at the intersection of engineering and health.