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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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Aerial view of solar farm

Cornell has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Center for Resource Solutions for its efforts to advance access, education, and public interest and engagement in renewable energy resources, especially in low-income communities.

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We've pulled together this simple guide to choosing the best—and easiest-to-care-for indoor office plants - as well as a few simple instructions to prevent your new green friend from heading to an early grave.

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Cornell energy use and sustainability-related initiatives are components of the University’s North Campus Residential Expansion plan, currently going through municipal approvals.

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An upgrade to your home's heating system may be more affordable than you think with tax incentives and other rebates available in our community.

East Avenue road re-painted in August 2018

The summer renovation project on East Avenue officially opened on August 25, 2018.

Lydia Johnson '17

With the arrival of the Class of 2022, the College of Engineering now enrolls equal numbers of undergraduate women and men – the first engineering school of its size and stature to achieve this milestone.

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Cornell’s Grounds Department recently introduced an electric push mower in order to reduce our carbon footprint every time landscape work needs to be done.

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Make your home more energy efficient at little or no cost to you.

Cherry trees

Several long-term strategies can mitigate growers’ financial risks, from crop insurance to weather insurance to high tunnels – tall temporary greenhouses that extend up and over the cherry trees and protect them with plastic sheeting or netting.