An international team, including researchers from Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, is drilling beneath the Antarctic ice to extract mud and rocks that may reveal critical insights about the West Antarctic Ice Sheet's fate in a warming climate. This effort aims to uncover ancient climate clues that could inform future predictions of ice sheet stability.

A recent community effort has revealed the alarming rate of glacier decline globally, underscoring the critical need for effective glacier monitoring in the context of climate change. This initiative highlights the challenges faced in tracking these vital indicators of environmental health.

The American Geophysical Union (AGU) conference in 2025 featured significant scientific presentations from the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and the Columbia Climate School, showcasing notable research contributions. This event serves as a platform for scientists to share their findings and advancements in the field of geophysics and climate science.