State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

Tag: environmental studies

  • This ‘Green’ Space Shouldn’t Be So White

    This ‘Green’ Space Shouldn’t Be So White

    There are steps individuals can take to support more diversity in the environmental sciences.

  • In a Vast Ocean, Studying Impact of the Tiniest Creatures

    In a Vast Ocean, Studying Impact of the Tiniest Creatures

    Vast portions of the oceans contain low levels of the nutrients that normally sustain life. Yet these areas are not devoid of life. Once thought to be biological deserts, recent research has shown that such nutrient-poor marine systems could significantly contribute to the amount of carbon dioxide that is trapped into the deep ocean, influencing…

  • This ‘Green’ Space Shouldn’t Be So White

    This ‘Green’ Space Shouldn’t Be So White

    There are steps individuals can take to support more diversity in the environmental sciences.

  • In a Vast Ocean, Studying Impact of the Tiniest Creatures

    In a Vast Ocean, Studying Impact of the Tiniest Creatures

    Vast portions of the oceans contain low levels of the nutrients that normally sustain life. Yet these areas are not devoid of life. Once thought to be biological deserts, recent research has shown that such nutrient-poor marine systems could significantly contribute to the amount of carbon dioxide that is trapped into the deep ocean, influencing…