A student organization is launching Big Red Bikes, a bike share program on campus that will start with 20 bikes that can be checked out at Uris Library. (May 3, 2011)
J. Craig Venter, a co-author of the human genome sequences, spoke about the future of synthetic life forms for producing vaccines and consuming carbon dioxide, among other uses, in a talk April 28. (May 3, 2011)
Cornell will present its second Partners in Sustainability Award to the Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative at the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce April 29. (April 28, 2011)
The Cornell conference 'Water in South Asia: Challenges in a Changing Environment' April 8 examined causes and implications of the water problems in South Asia. (April 22, 2011)
Environmental activist Bill McKibben said global warming is 'a deep and present emergency,' as this year's Iscol Distinguished Environmental Lecturer April 21. (April 22, 2011)
In the year since its formation, Lights Off Cornell has evolved into a movement for energy conservation within Cornell's Climate Action Plan. (April 21, 2011)
Karen Chi Lin '13 and Andrew Schoen '12 have received 2011 Morris K. Udall Scholarships for students with an interest in careers in environmental public policy, health care and tribal public policy. (April 20, 2011)
The New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva is going 'green' in a variety of ways, from using electric vehicles to exploring wind energy and bioenergy. (April 20, 2011)
Cornell is teaching students and producers how to incorporate sustainable practices in growing grapes and developing wines through a course for students and workbook for professionals.
The big winner of the Big Idea competition went to two juniors for a technology-enhanced bed net that helps prevent malaria while using solar power to help residents charge cell phones and run fans. (April 18, 2011)
A new Cornell organic corn hybrid, bred to thrive in the Northeast, has been licensed and is available for sale. The hybrid is resistant to many diseases and has big seed ears. (April 15, 2011)