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.


Service-learning helps students help communities

College students – who have the time and energy to serve as well as the desire to learn – are well positioned to advance their education while helping communities prepare for potential disasters, according to a new book co-edited by a Cornell researcher.

New Cornell variety raises grape expectations for NYS wine

Compared to its riesling parent, the new grape could have slightly improved cold hardiness, much better rot and fungal disease resistance, and similar wine quality.

Former Costa Rica president: Love can change the world

Carlos Alvarado Quesada, former president of Costa Rica, spoke at the Bartels World Affairs Lecture on how he dealt with challenges related to democracy and the environment during his presidency from 2018 to 2022.

Facing floods, nonwhite homeowners prepare, protect property

In flood-prone New York, non-white homeowners are more likely to take active measures – like protecting a furnace or installing a sump pump – to prepare for deluge, says Cornell research.

Veterinarian helper wins digital ag hackathon

The Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture Hackathon, an all-weekend event, drew 150 undergraduate and graduate students from most of Cornell’s schools and colleges to the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Sustainable Action lectures address flooding, environmental justice

Two lectures in April will explore sustainability research partnerships. Cornell Atkinson will host events on April 12 and April 25 to welcome EDF scientists and faculty partners to model successes and share challenges. 

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Artificial light at night aids caterpillar predators

Moderate levels of artificial light at night – like the fixture illuminating your backyard – bring more caterpillar predators and reduce the chance that these lepidoptera larvae grow up to become moths.

New College Scholars research climate, health care, legal interpretation

Twenty sophomores in the College of Arts & Sciences will design their own interdisciplinary courses of study as the newest members of the Robert S. Harrison College Scholar Program.

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Enrollment now open for Summer Session 2023

Students from Cornell and other universities are invited to enroll now for Cornell’s Summer Session, which will feature on-campus, online and off-campus courses. Students can earn up to 15 credits taking regular Cornell courses.

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