Campus Sustainability News
News on campus sustainability initiatives, emerging programs, rankings, awards, student initiatives, green teams, and more from across the Cornell University campus.
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How do we create a safe and socially just place for humanity to thrive without compromising planetary health? How can you help?
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Together, Cornellians are finding ways to reduce waste in dining halls, conserve energy in teaching and research spaces, and innovate new technologies for cooling and heating campus.
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Join the Sustainable Cornell Council for an update on the progress, priorities, and projects advancing our carbon neutral campus and sustainability efforts on the Cornell Ithaca campus.
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Lake Source Cooling (LSC) will annually save the university 4 million gallons of water usage and $50,000 in electricity costs...
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Solar project plans hold the potential for Cornell to complete it's 100% renewable electricity goal
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Cornell is the only institution of higher education in the world to receive the highest possible sustainability rating—STARS Platinum—for four consecutive years
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Save money, fuel, time, and yield multiple environmental benefits with these tips from Cornell's turf and grounds experts.
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Join us for conversations with youth climate activist Daphne Frias. You are welcome to join as many sessions as you would like throughout the day.
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Get inspired by the depth and breadth of projects advancing sustainability!
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Cornell's first-ever Climate Action Week on November 14-18th brought together the Cornell community with conversations, workshops, and rallies on climate change and carbon neutrality.