State of the Planet
- October Research Roundup: Select Papers November 9, 2026In this month's research roundup, we explore how delayed climate action could trigger abrupt changes in the Arctic; what ancient ocean sediments reveal about carbon storage during the last ice age; how fiber-optic cables are improving earthquake monitoring at geothermal sites; and a new timeline of Earth's magnetic reversals.Francesco Fiondella
- Asia’s Glaciers Have Become a Diplomatic Talking Point November 5, 2026As glaciers continue to shrink, important questions around glacier diplomacy and water supply played out among Central Asian nations during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan.Guest
- How Rollie Williams Turned Climate Science Into Comedy November 2, 2026Williams has channeled his experience as a comedian and his M.A. in Climate and Society to create "Climate Town," a popular YouTube series and media company that uses meticulously researched satire to explain climate and energy issues.Guest
- Event Recap: “The Rise of Agentic AI: What It Means for Climate Innovation” October 29, 2026Panelists discussed how agentic AI is beginning to reshape Earth systems modeling, improve climate predictions and support adaptive decision-making.Columbia Climate School
- Two Lamont Scientists Celebrate Marie Tharp’s Hall of Fame Induction—and Carry Her Legacy Forward October 27, 2026Robin Bell and Vicki Ferrini reflect on Tharp’s induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame and how her groundbreaking ocean-floor maps helped establish the theory of plate tectonics.Olga Rukovets