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👏 Congratulations to @lamont.columbia.edu structural geologist Folarin Kolawole, recipient of 2026 National Geographic Wayfinder Award, which recognizes bold changemakers whose work is expanding our understanding of the planet and helping to protect its future. ➡️ lamont.columbia.edu/news/geologi...
Among Research.com Best Earth Science Scientists 2026 in US are nearly 60 @lamont.columbia.edu scientists, with 2 in top 10 and 6 in top 100 from among nearly 3,000 experts based on papers, citations, awards, and significant achievements. ➡️ https://research.com/scientists-rankings/earth-science/us
🐦 A visit from Rockland Audubon Society, which helped fund bird-strike deterrents on Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory windows, included seeing and/or hearing 44 species of birds! 💚 Campus stewardship: https://lamont.columbia.edu/leisc
In a new @latimes.com opinion, @lamont.columbia.edu's David Sathuluri and Marco Tedesco examine how California’s water system is ill-suited to the climate realities ahead, and how it must center justice not just "efficiency" to serve fairly in a warming world. https://lat.ms/4ulHiUP
On May 30, World Fish Migration Day, join scientists and educators along the lower Hudson River Estuary to celebrate the vital role played by estuaries in the life cycle of many ocean fish species. At our Hudson River Field Station, take part 12-4pm in our fish count! 🐟 https://bit.ly/3PFXulx
🌊 Happy UN #WorldOceansDay, which reminds us to be active guardians of the ocean’s future! Our scientists have spent decades cataloging and reimagining the ocean’s critical role in our lives. Learn more about some of our recent advances in ocean science and education: https://bit.ly/4ogTuVs
3 Insights on the Future of Our Planet 🤔
1️⃣ Glacial retreat is increasing the risk of tsunamis. 🌊
2️⃣ AI presents a paradox of environmental benefits and downsides. 🤖
3️⃣ Carbon dioxide is cooling the stratosphere while trapping heat below. 🌡️
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🌌 How CO2 Cools Upper Atmosphere—and Warms Earth Below
🌊 Lessons from “Near-miss” Tsunami in Alaskan Cruise Area
❄️ Signs of Diminished Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctic Dust
🗓️ Jun-Sep Science Saturdays at LDEO Field Station | Oct 17 LDEO Open House
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Compare the best scientists in Earth Science for 2026 in United States. Discover Research.com annual Best Earth Science Scientists in United States
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
📣 Job Alert! Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, NY seeks a research assistant, associate or professor with expertise in fundamental research on basic Earth sciences. Learn more/apply and please share! ➡️ https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#!/184461
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🤔 You Asked: What Exactly Is a ‘Super’ El Niño? 💡 Columbia Climate School experts Muhammad Azhar Ehsan, Mingfang Ting, @wxpizza.bsky.social, and climate reporter Tracy Wholf explain what a strong El Niño could mean for the planet this year: https://bit.ly/4ofr5im
