November 19, 2018
Antarctica
climate change
sea level rise
Research led by Robin Bell, a Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory polar scientist, examines the melting of ice surrounding Antarctica and identifies key gaps in scientists’ understanding of how the continent is changing.
September 24, 2018
climate response
New York City
sea level rise
Using sediment cores to trace the evolution of Jamaica Bay’s wetlands, a team of researchers found urbanization is weakening the shoreline and starving the marshes of vital mineral sediment, causing their gradual but dramatic erosion.
September 13, 2018
natural disasters
New York City
sea level rise
Scientists at Columbia’s Earth Institute are using simulations to test how well different methods protect coastal areas from hurricanes and sea level rise.
May 14, 2018
climate science
sea level rise
To help predict the future of sea level rise, scientists from Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory are studying ancient corals on the island of Barbados.
April 30, 2018
climate response
sea level rise
Climate scientist Radley Horton is bringing the effects of sea level rise to the attention of decision-makers and fostering discussions to help society more effectively confront climate change.