Attacks on environmental protections and scientific expertise threaten public health and sustainability. sps.columbia.edu/news/resist…

Environmental scientists and Earth systems researchers monitor environmental change and analyze planetary conditions to develop data-driven solutions to our most pressing sustainability challenges. sps.columbia.edu/news/advanc…

Technology plays a dual role as both a source of environmental pollution and an essential tool for building a circular economy that supports sustainable lifestyles without sacrificing modern living standards. sps.columbia.edu/news/techno…

Hunts Point Cooperative Market plays a vital role in feeding New York City; there is an urgent need to modernize its aging, pollution-heavy infrastructure while preserving reliable food distribution and community jobs. sps.columbia.edu/news/hunts-…

Diversity of lived experience, equitable treatment, and inclusive decision-making are essential management practices that foster innovation, better decisions, and stronger organizations. sps.columbia.edu/news/saving…

As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves, effective regulation will be essential to balancing innovation with accountability, transparency, and public trust. sps.columbia.edu/news/regula…

AI- and robotics-powered waste sorting can turn garbage into a valuable source of recovered materials, reducing landfill dependence and advancing a more circular economy. sps.columbia.edu/news/mining…

As AI drives rapid data-center expansion, thoughtful siting, clean energy, efficient technologies, transparency, and community engagement will be essential to limiting its environmental and social impacts. sps.columbia.edu/news/mitiga…

Sustainability education is crucial for preparing professionals to advance practical environmental solutions amid shifting political and corporate priorities. sps.columbia.edu/news/persis…

The future of sustainability will look like practical, systems-level solutions, including circular economies, waste recovery, renewable resources, sustainable cities, biodiversity protection, and climate adaptation. sps.columbia.edu/news/vision…

Effective policy and management decision-making increasingly depends on scientific and technological literacy. sps.columbia.edu/news/centra…

We must help young children understand and cope with the emotional and psychological impacts of increasingly frequent extreme weather events. sps.columbia.edu/news/sesame…

Global education strengthens classrooms, economies, and international understanding, making international students an indispensable part of American higher education and the exchange of ideas that drives innovation and mutual respect. sps.columbia.edu/news/import…

By rolling back policies that encourage energy efficiency, the federal government is increasing costs for consumers, weakening economic competitiveness, and undermining one of the most practical tools for reducing energy waste and emissions. sps.columbia.edu/news/our-fe…

New York City’s enduring strength lies in its unmatched concentration of talent, innovation, and global connectivity. sps.columbia.edu/news/new-yo…

Increasingly frequent and severe climate-driven disasters demand a shift from reactive emergency response to long-term resilience, preparedness, and recovery planning. sps.columbia.edu/news/recurr…

The erosion of trust in experts threatens innovation, effective policymaking, and the institutions that underpin modern society. sps.columbia.edu/news/attack…

New York City's three public library systems are cornerstones of learning, connection, and civic life in every borough they serve. sps.columbia.edu/news/praise…

States, universities, and local governments can play a critical role in advancing sustainability initiatives and policymaking. sps.columbia.edu/news/resist…

Diverse talents, humility, and a shared mission can outperform individual brilliance, demonstrating the power of teamwork in solving complex challenges. sps.columbia.edu/news/teamwo…