Earth University at Columbia University’s State of the Planet captures stories of how the Earth works and how we can sustainably make our lives better. It presents experts in climate, geology, oceanography, ecology, sustainable development, global health, energy, food and water.
- The Role of Individual Responsibility in the Transition to Environmental SustainabilityThe path to environmental sustainability is long and winding and will require decades of listening and learning from each other. The post The Role of Individual Responsibility in the Transition to Environmental Sustainability appeared first on State of the Planet.
- Old Ground: A Poem About Going HomeAn undergraduate student shares a lyrical tribute to land they call home. The post Old Ground: A Poem About Going Home appeared first on State of the Planet.
- What is Water: A Child’s PerspectiveA short film shows that kids know more about water and water quality than we think they do. The post What is Water: A Child’s Perspective appeared first on State of the Planet.
- All-ABOARD: Changing Minds and Hearts at SeaPilot project aims to build diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geosciences via a unique ship-based professional development model. The post All-ABOARD: Changing Minds and Hearts at Sea appeared first on State of the Planet.
- Proposed 45Q Tax Credit Reform Could Give a Big Boost to Carbon Capture ProjectsSpecifically, a direct pay option could help to incentivize carbon capture retrofits in U.S. power plants, according to a new analysis. The post Proposed 45Q Tax Credit Reform Could Give a Big Boost to Carbon Capture Projects appeared first on State of the Planet.
- Video: Student Discusses the Importance of Urban Ecology With a Member of the U.S. Forest ServiceTheir conversation focuses on monarch butterfly conservation efforts in Chicago and the value of engaging immigrant communities in urban habitat restoration. The post Video: Student Discusses the Importance of Urban Ecology With a Member of the U.S. Forest Service appeared first on State of the Planet.
- Staff Spotlight: Mariví Perdomo CabaMariví is the program manager for our graduate programs in Sustainability Management and Sustainability Science. The post Staff Spotlight: Mariví Perdomo Caba appeared first on State of the Planet.
- The U.S. Should Phase Out Landfilling, as China and the E.U. Are DoingCompared to landfilling, waste-to-energy plants reduce carbon emissions and conserve land. China provides a good example of how waste-to-energy can be expanded. The post The U.S. Should Phase Out Landfilling, as China and the E.U. Are Doing appeared first on State of the Planet.
- An Artificial Neural Network Joins the Fight Against Receding GlaciersA new artificial neural network named CALFIN catalogues the rates at which glaciers are melting, demonstrating what the future of glaciology could look like. The post An Artificial Neural Network Joins the Fight Against Receding Glaciers appeared first on State of the Planet.
- New Report: Opportunities and Limits of CO2 Recycling in a Circular Carbon EconomyThe report pinpoints CO2 recycling pathways that can deliver deep emissions reductions, and makes strategic policy recommendations. The post New Report: Opportunities and Limits of CO2 Recycling in a Circular Carbon Economy appeared first on State of the Planet.
- Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Impede Cognition; Aspirin Could HelpA new study is among the first to explore short-term air pollution exposures and the use of NSAIDs to mitigate their effects. The post Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Impede Cognition; Aspirin Could Help appeared first on State of the Planet.
- Enhancing Sustainability Education in China’s Secondary SchoolsResearchers who are developing environmental curriculum tailored to students in China share their findings so far. The post Enhancing Sustainability Education in China’s Secondary Schools appeared first on State of the Planet.
