Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Cornell is a global leader in sustainability and climate change research, teaching and engagement. Our campuses are living laboratories for developing, testing and implementing solutions that address these most challenging issues.


Global AI among three projects funded to build better future

A multidisciplinary team aims to build a more inclusive AI shaped by global cultures and knowledge – one of three projects that make up Cornell’s new Global Grand Challenge: The Future.

Building a Sustainable Future: How Cornell Tech’s Campus Design Prioritizes Eco-Friendly Innovations

As Cornell Tech looks toward future development, it aims to go beyond simply reducing its environmental impact. By continuing to innovate and incorporate new sustainable technologies, the New York City campus is a model for how…

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Solar panels soon may power, protect apple orchards

A small experimental apple orchard at Cornell’s Hudson Valley Research Laboratory may soon be topped by solar panels, which would capture the sun’s energy and may prove beneficial to the trees. 

There’s two sides to this semiconductor, and many simultaneous functions

A Cornell-led collaboration has developed the first dual-sided – or “dualtronic” – semiconductor that combines photonic and electronic functions simultaneously.

Economics conference considers tech, political impacts on global economy

Economists from around the world will come to campus Oct. 3-5 to explore the changing global economy. The conference is open to the public.

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CCE appoints Climate and Sustainable Energy Critical Issue Lead

Cornell Cooperative Extension has named David Kay the critical issue lead for extension programming in the areas of climate change and sustainable energy, effective September 1.

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Cornell, partners to make upstate NY a regional engine for better batteries

With funding from the National Science Foundation, Cornell and a group of institutional partners have created the Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine to advance energy storage technology and boost large-capacity battery manufacturing in the region.

Atkinson-EDF partnerships bridge gap between academia and impact

Atkinson has announced funding for nine new projects that will bring together Cornell Atkinson researchers with Environmental Defense Fund practitioners. 

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Cornell experts to offer solutions at Climate Week NYC

Climate Week NYC will get a Big Red tint as Cornell researchers suggest carbon solutions for the travel industry, discuss agricultural methane and participate in a nuclear energy conference.