CCE helps Long Island residents save on energy bills

The Long Island Regional Clean Energy Hub offers residents and businesses free guidance and subsidies to reduce their energy use, transition to clean energy and lower their heating and electricity bills. 

Solar’s threat to NYS agriculture may be overstated

New York state farmers with solar leases say they’ll use the added revenue to invest in their farms, with many stating they don't plan to change their agricultural practices at all.

Wildfire smoke silences grassland birds in NYS

In June 2023, smoke from Canadian wildfires dampened birds’ vocalizations in New York state, with a particularly negative effect on already imperiled grassland birds.

How much would you pay for this bread?

Growing climate-smart crops is half the battle. Consumers need to understand sustainability claims and, more importantly, be willing to pay a premium for them. 

Carnegie classification recognizes Cornell’s community engagement

Cornell has earned the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a national designation recognizing universities with sustained, mutually beneficial community partnerships.

$1.1M from NY attorney general to promote climate-smart ag

New York Attorney General Letitia James has directed $1.1 million to support the new Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences New York Soil Health Climate Smart Agriculture Fund, aimed at working with farmers to promote healthy soils.

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Cornell partnerships propel semiconductor innovation through NY THRIVE vouchers

Several New York–based technology companies are accelerating next-generation semiconductor manufacturing with support from the NY THRIVE Innovation Voucher program, including projects in collaboration with Cornell University’s world-class research facilities.

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Cornell opens state’s first indoor adaptive challenge course

Members of the Cornell community and the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce came together Feb. 10 to celebrate the opening of a new indoor adaptive challenge course at the Noyes Community Recreation Center.

Local volunteer powers rural resilience with student support

Cornell will honor longtime volunteer Beth Harrington on Feb. 5 for her work to make the Town of Caroline more resilient in the face of emergencies, with support from a team of graduate students.