Science for the Planet: Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings

Columbia Climate School NewsMonday, December 22, 2025 at 5:17:28 PM
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Science for the Planet: Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings
  • Dean Alexis Abramson of the Columbia Climate School is leveraging engineering, data analytics, and machine learning to significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in buildings, aiming for a more sustainable future.
  • This initiative is crucial as buildings are major contributors to energy use and emissions, and optimizing their performance can lead to substantial environmental benefits, aligning with global climate goals.
  • The focus on smarter buildings reflects a growing recognition of the need for innovative solutions in addressing climate change, paralleling other environmental efforts such as advocating for clean water and monitoring glacier decline, which highlight the interconnected challenges of sustainability.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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