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  • Olga Frolova: From Honeybee Hobbyist to Pollinator Promoter

    Olga Frolova: From Honeybee Hobbyist to Pollinator Promoter

    Before graduating from the Columbia Climate School, Frolova will intern at the Bee Conservancy to raise awareness about the importance of protecting these industrious insects.

  • Mysterious Honeybee Deaths Remain Unsolved

    Mysterious Honeybee Deaths Remain Unsolved

    According to a comprehensive federal study, the collapse of American honeybee colonies stems from a complex slew of factors, including pesticides, parasites, poor nutrition and a lack of genetic diversity.

  • The Buzz on Elephants

    The Buzz on Elephants

    African-born, Oxford-trained biologist Lucy King recently won an award for a promising solution to a longstanding problem in Africa—elephants raiding crops.

Science for the Planet: In these short video explainers, discover how scientists and scholars across the Columbia Climate School are working to understand the effects of climate change and help solve the crisis.
  • Olga Frolova: From Honeybee Hobbyist to Pollinator Promoter

    Olga Frolova: From Honeybee Hobbyist to Pollinator Promoter

    Before graduating from the Columbia Climate School, Frolova will intern at the Bee Conservancy to raise awareness about the importance of protecting these industrious insects.

  • Mysterious Honeybee Deaths Remain Unsolved

    Mysterious Honeybee Deaths Remain Unsolved

    According to a comprehensive federal study, the collapse of American honeybee colonies stems from a complex slew of factors, including pesticides, parasites, poor nutrition and a lack of genetic diversity.

  • The Buzz on Elephants

    The Buzz on Elephants

    African-born, Oxford-trained biologist Lucy King recently won an award for a promising solution to a longstanding problem in Africa—elephants raiding crops.