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.


Plant physiologist, conservationist Carl Leopold dies at 89

Carl Leopold joined BTI in 1977, where he researched seed physiology and desiccation processes for 25 years. (Nov. 19, 2009)

Giant green paw print marks campus spots in quest for 'Big Red Small Green Steps'

At a follow-up to the Sept. 26 Sustainability Summit for Student Leaders, students leaders presented their sustainability accomplishments and heard from an expert who encouraged them to be creative. (Nov. 19, 2009)

Paul Chirik wins Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists

The award recognizes young scientists with 'highly innovative, impactful, interdisciplinary accomplishments in the life sciences, physical sciences and engineering.' (Nov. 17, 2009)

Come next fall, Big Red Bikes will be one of first free university bike-sharing programs

Beginning next fall, undergraduates will have access to 20 bikes around campus that they can check out at one of four libraries - for free. (Nov. 17, 2009)

Sustainability, capitalism can go hand in hand, CEO says

The 2009 Net Impact Conference held at Cornell Nov. 13-14 drew a record 2,400 participants and featured such speakers as Jeffrey Immelt, chairman and CEO of General Electric. (Nov. 17, 2009)

Cornell's 100-mpg car hits the road for a test-drive

Cornell's competition vehicle, vying for a share of the $10 million prize, is now being test driven. (Nov. 16, 2009)

Summer program on green design in London, Paris

Cornell is offering a four-week Summer Study Abroad Program July 5-31 on ecological design in London and Paris. Students can earn eight credits. (Nov. 11, 2009)

Cornell releases predator beetle to battle hemlock pest

Cornell researchers released a well-studied beetle predator to test its ability to ward off a hemlock-killing aphid-like insect. (Nov. 10, 2009)

Cornell's Basu appointed a chief economic adviser to India

The government of India has named Cornell economist Kaushik Basu as its new chief economic adviser in the Ministry of Finance. He will be on leave from Cornell for two years, beginning in December. (Nov. 5, 2009)