State of the Planet
- Grief, Recovery and the Environmental Lessons of 9/11 September 11, 2026Michael Gerrard revisits the profound grief and overlooked environmental hazards of the World Trade Center attacks, including asbestos and toxic debris.Guest
- 25 Years After September 11th, New York City Changed the Way We Prepare for Disasters September 11, 2026The strongest response is rarely about one institution having all the answers. It is about people knowing whom to call, trusting one another, and being willing to share what they know.Guest
- Dangerous Hot Days Are Spreading Beyond Summer September 10, 2026Extreme heat has become more common. But a new study finds that these events are no longer confined to the warmest part of the year; they are also becoming more frequent in the months before and after.Columbia Climate School
- From Peru to Columbia: Marialexandra Horna Arrieta’s Path to Climate Finance September 2, 2026Horna, a Stanley Park Climate Finance Scholarship recipient, is pursuing economics and green finance to drive sustainable investment across Latin America.Olga Rukovets
- August Research Roundup: Select Papers August 27, 2026This month, we covered a long-term analysis suggesting that landfill methane emissions may be far higher than estimated, as well as new research on unexpected trends in U.S. extreme rainfall. Here are additional studies worth noting.Francesco Fiondella