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"As Trump showed, even negative buzz is good, especially for front runners, because it can suck attention away from challengers (remember during GOP debate when he talked about his ‘hands’)."
Drew Margolin
Assistant Professor
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"The U.S. dairy industry produces more than 20 percent of U.S. protein, more than 50 percent of calcium, more than 25 percent of B vitamins, and more than 15 percent of potassium on less than 20 million acres of land."
Media:
Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
Related Tip Sheet:
Upcoming IPCC report to call for urgent food system reforms (08/07/19)
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“Addressing the climate catastrophe is about much more than fossil fuels: Agriculture contributes more than one-fourth of total greenhouse gas emissions. Environmentalists who are serious about battling global hunger and limiting greenhouse gas emissions must be open to all tools — including genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and CRISPR."
Media:
Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
Related Tip Sheet:
Upcoming IPCC report to call for urgent food system reforms (08/07/19)
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“The publication of this IPCC report highlights the urgent need to fundamentally reform the way governments measure the performance of the agricultural sector. You cannot manage what you cannot measure. Right now official statistics of agricultural productivity do not account for the environmental footprint of agriculture."
Media:
Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
Related Tip Sheet:
Upcoming IPCC report to call for urgent food system reforms (08/07/19)
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“The ambitious targets of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act demonstrate the vision and leadership needed to spur innovative solutions for all facets of the environmental and economic challenges that lie ahead.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
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“Although the earlier targets in the CLCPA focus on renewable electricity, overall the bill is about much more. The number one and number two sectors of our economy for greenhouse gas emissions are residential and commercial heating, and transportation. We in New York need to start reducing these emissions now, both to meet the 2050 goal and to address the urgency of climate disruption. The best path forward is to electrify heating and transportation, as laid out in our peer-reviewed energy plan published in 2013.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
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“The New York state climate change initiative is arguably the most bold, ambitious and comprehensive in the nation. It not only establishes our leadership in addressing climate change impacts, but also will be a magnet for attracting renewable energy businesses to New York and create new job opportunities.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
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“Invasive species are species that come from another place, usually with human assistance, and once they become established and spread, they cause harm to our economy, ecosystems and even our own health. We have hundreds of invasive species here in New York state that are causing damage to our waterways, our forests and fields, and our agricultural crops.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
NYS invasive species impact economy, ecosystems, human health (07/09/19)
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“The proposed regulatory revision is a smart, safe approach that could lower regulatory costs, allowing for greater product development by smaller companies as well as public and private universities. The reduced costs will also lead to the application of biotechnology to a broader range of crops, not just commodity crops like maize and soybeans.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
New rules allow biotech to mitigate climate, disease risk (06/10/19)
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“Honey bees face many stress factors in New York, so calling a swarm catcher instead of a pest controller can help preserve these colonies. There are over 150 beekeepers state-wide who have volunteered to be contacted to catch swarms. These beekeepers are able to safely remove swarms and ensure the honey bees find a home in a beehive rather than a home or building. They care for these honey bees and give them the best chance of survival.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
NY swarm season: Bee expert stresses don’t spray, call a keeper (05/15/19)
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"There’s actually a newly coined phrase for insect declines – the ‘windshield effect’ – owing to the fact that if you drove your car at dusk 30 years ago you would need to clean the windshield frequently, but that’s no longer the case today."
Media:
Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
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