State of the Planet » Natural Disasters

Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, the director of Columbia’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness, reflects on applying lessons from Hurricane Sandy to more recent disasters.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/10/30/twelve-years-after-sandy-have-we-gotten-better-at-preparing-for-disaster/

An earthquake on April 5, 2024, was felt at surprisingly long distances. What does it mean for assessing regional hazard?

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/10/21/shaking-from-aprils-new-jersey-quake-went-oddly-far-raising-questions-on-regional-hazard/

The Climate School's first-ever showcase highlighted the school's mission to partner with organizations outside of Columbia to build climate solutions.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/10/07/a-showcase-combining-knowledge-and-action/

As storms and disasters become less predictable and more extreme, it's important to understand the risks where you live and have emergency plans in place.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/09/17/prepare-supercharged-storm-september/

Workers on the front lines of the climate crisis deserve new safety standards.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/09/06/opinion-protecting-climate-labor/

Elaine Angeles is dedicated to driving change by better utilizing scientific forecasts and early warning systems to support vulnerable populations.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/09/05/alumni-spotlight-developing-tools-for-humanitarian-action/

In a workshop focused on community engagement for flood planning in NYC, attendees discussed engagement strategies for resilience planning and effective strategies to empower communities.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/07/23/strengthening-community-ties-insights-from-a-climate-knowledge-exchange-on-campus/

As climate change makes weather harder to predict, most infrastructure will need to be retrofitted or redesigned and rebuilt with future climate resilience in mind.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/07/22/the-case-for-climate-resilient-infrastructure/

A powerful tool to help vulnerable communities overcome some of the impacts of climate change may already be widely available—mobile phones.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/07/15/can-digital-payments-help-countries-adapt-to-climate-change/

The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School will now offer FEMA-certified trainings on climate change, equity and emergency management.

https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/07/10/new-courses-will-lead-the-way-on-climate-resilience-and-equitable-disaster-response/