Energy, Environment & Sustainability

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New guide offers organic farmers tips for storing produce

The new and free 2012 Production Guide for Storage of Organic Fruits and Vegetables offers organic farmers tips for storing produce.

July heat wave set longevity records across Northeast

July's recent heat wave broke records for longevity and came close to all-time temperature highs in several major cities, says climatologist Jessica Rennells.

Natural gas is much-needed tool in battle to slow global warming

Natural gas as an energy source is a smart move in the battle against global climate change, says Cornell's Lawrence M. Cathles.

Berry growers partner with Cornell to evaluate new varieties

A new agreement between the NYS Berry Growers Association and the Cornell berry breeding program, growers in the state will evaluate elite selections from the university in their own fields.

Wolford takes over as associate director at Atkinson Center

Wendy Wolford succeeds Chris Barrett as associate director of the Atkinson Center.

Researchers convert 'beer' into a better-than-ethanol biofuel

Using an open microbial community, biological engineers have designed a process for upgrading ethanol into a more valuable fuel precursor.

Students design sustainable housing for Nicaragua

Fourteen Cornell students recently provided recommendations for sustainable housing in San Diego, Nicaragua, a village of 99 households.

What to do with a dead deer: Compost it

The Cornell Waste Management Institute is educating farmers and others on the value and efficiency of composting animal carcasses rather than burying them.

Four faculty members receive Carpenter advising awards 2012

Kathy Berggren, Kate Bronfenbrenner, Debbie Cherney and Mariana Wolfner were honored May 26 for the 2012 Kendall S. Carpenter Memorial Advising Awards.