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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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Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Spring 2018

Ithaca Carshare and BikeWalk Tompkins have been selected as winners of the 2018 Cornell University's Partners in Sustainability Award. 

Cornell Daily Sun | Amina Kilpatrick, February 13, 2018
Students identified activity burnout and lack of structure as primary issues within Cornell’s sustainability community. 

Talking to middle school kids

Cornell opens solar facilities to local K12 students to learn about renewable energy.

Lake Source Cooling pipes inside the central facility

Cornell University | May 10, 2017

Cornell’s Lake Source Cooling facility has been in operation for over 15 years, providing the campus with low-carbon, clean cooling, direct from Cayuga Lake. Learn how the LSC project has remained one of the most significant environmental initiatives ever undertaken by an American university to promote a sustainable future.

Harford Solar Farm

Cornell Chronicle | Blaine Friedlander, January 6, 2017

The university formally opened three additional solar farms in December that will generate large amounts of electricity and help the campus achieve its carbon neutrality goals.

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Cornell Chronicle | Susan Lang, August 2, 2013
The 2013 Cornell University Partners in Sustainability Award (CUPSA) has been given to the Building Bridges Initiative.

Walter Smithers, university solid waste manager, shows off recycling bins in the Law School atrium.

From recycling to energy, Cornell is forging ahead with environmental programs in sustainable development. These are recognized as critical issues by the university's leadership and the campus is on the brink of emerging as a global leader in sustainability.

 
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Cornell Chronicle | Henrik N. Dullea, April 17, 2001 

Vice president for administration and CFO issued a statement affirming the university's commitment to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gasses.

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Cornell Chronicle | Linda Grace-Kobas, November 17, 1997
Cornell University officials and student leaders signed a new statement on the environment.