Atkinson Center announces eight inaugural fellows

The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future has announced its inaugural group of Agrarian and Rural Transformation Fellows. (Nov. 21, 2011)

CALS alumni honored for their outstanding service and accomplishments

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honored seven of its alumni at the Outstanding Alumni Awards ceremony at the Statler Hotel Nov. 4. (Nov. 21, 2011)

Cascadilla Gorge gets a custom-made gate inspired by waterfalls, oaks

A new 1,200-pound gate, custom-made by local artisan Durand Van Doren, will allow Cornell Plantations staff to close the trail each winter when conditions are unsafe. (Nov. 21, 2011)

For sake of our children, 'think small and dream big' to be more sustainable

Mike Hoffmann, associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, delivered his keynote address at the President's Sustainable Campus Committee's inaugural summit on Nov. 17. (Nov. 21, 2011)

Expert stresses Agent Orange's lingering environmental, human toll in Vietnam

An activist seeking to remediate damage from Agent Orange said that the toxic herbicide's effects linger 35 years after being sprayed on Vietnam. (Nov. 21, 2011)

Study: Female athletes with low iron levels face a competitive disadvantage

Female athletes with low levels of iron in their bodies, yet who are not anemic, may be at a disadvantage even before their competitive season starts, according to a new Cornell study. (Nov. 18, 2011)

Student, staff member receive campus sustainability awards

A staff member and a student received Cornell University Partners in Sustainability Awards Nov. 17 for their 'critical role in the sustainable transformation of the Cornell campus.' (Nov. 18, 2011)

Rice workshop attracts international participants

The first International Workshop on the System of Rice Intensification, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, attracted participants seeking to aid rice farmers in their home countries. (Nov. 18, 2011)

Report predicts impacts of climate change on New York

The new ClimAID report from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority predicts specific impacts of climate change on the state by 2080. Cornell researchers contributed to the report.