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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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As Cornell’s shared governance groups consider resolutions related to the divestment of fossil fuel-related holdings from the university’s endowment, these FAQs provide some background for the campus community.

Solar panel with sun beating down on it.

Rooftop solar arrays on Cornell’s North Campus Residential Expansion will generate around 35% of the buildings’ power.

Cascadilla Solar Farm

The university’s sixth large-scale solar project is online.

An oversized water bottle with facts on waste encourages passerbys to rethink plastic bottled water use

 Are you ready for Sustainability Month? Have your event featured in Cornell’s 12th annual celebration. March 4th, 2020 is the deadline to be considered for inclusion in print materials.

RecycleMania Logo

Get your game face on! It's almost time for Cornell to compete against other campuses to reduce waste, recycle more.

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The annual Campus Sustainability Progress Report details campus sustainability successes, initiatives, and progress towards our stated goals. 

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Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management now charges a fee for all televisions and monitors.

2019 Sustainability Award winner with presenters

Seven individuals and one residential community on campus were recognized in this year's round of sustainability staff, faculty, and group awards for the Cornell Ithaca campus.  Among the recipients are individuals who have championed environmental justice, sustainability engagement program building, and innovative approaches to changing the way business-as-usual operates in growth chambers on campus.

The Sustainability Consortium

The university has new opportunities to champion greener consumer products, supply chains and commercial trade, as the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability on Jan. 13 began a partnership with The Sustainability Consortium (TSC).

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Want to know more about Cornell’s contribution to climate change? Want to understand the potential and controversies of Geoengineering the climate? Check out these 1 credit classes to find out.