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. 

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.

Around Cornell

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.

Online course helps veterinarians support rural mental health

The College of Veterinary Medicine and partners have launched a free online course, “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Rural America,” to give learners support strategies and resources to navigate mental health challenges in rural communities.

The price is right: Market reports help NYS farmers set optimal prices

For the first time, New York state farmers can see prices and sales for meat and produce at farmers markets around the state, thanks to weekly price reports from a Dyson team.

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.

NYS kids find community, confidence in 4-H shooting sports

The statewide program, offered in 38 counties through Cornell Cooperative Extension, teaches the responsible use of firearms, while also supporting youth development. 

Crisis communication course provides new tools to state health officials

A two-day training program for the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services helps local health officials and first responders convey key messages in a crisis.

Bald eagles face highest lead risk of NYS deer scavengers

Bald eagles are the most vulnerable to lead poisoning from hunters' ammunition of more than 30 species known to scavenge deer carcasses in New York state, Cornell research finds.