Cornell Expert Quotes
Cornellians weigh in on current events in the news
“The need for assistance [in Puerto Rico] is now so dire it is impossible to ignore – to do so would precipitate a humanitarian disaster even greater than the one already in progress.”
Steven C. Kyle
associate professor, macroeconomics policy expert
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"After remaining constant for the first decade of the 21st Century, atmospheric methane has been rising rapidly since the start of the shale gas explosion in the United States in 2008."
Media:
Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
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The goldilocks of fall colors is warm sunny days followed by cool nights. Right now, New York has had a very wet and warm fall that will delay changes in foliage and lessen their vibrancy. Therefore, we can expect fall foliage to be less vivid this year.
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Wet, warm weather makes for muted fall foliage in New York (09/13/18)
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"Today, there are 60 percent fewer wild vertebrates, on the land and in the seas, than when I was born – and I am only in my early 50’s."
Media:
Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
Related Tip Sheet:
Rhino death reminder of humanity’s ecological footprint (03/20/18)
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“There is a flood watch for northern New York and Vermont because of rain on top of melting snow. Ice jam flooding is also possible, especially for areas that still have ice jams in place that formed in January."
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Nationwide storm brings wet weather to the Northeast (02/20/18)
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“Electrical energy storage (EES) is going to change the way we use energy – it already is. Tomorrow’s grid will be more efficient, less expensive, and greener because of it."
Media:
Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
Related Tip Sheet:
Why the future of clean energy storage lies in hydrogen (11/28/17)
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“Large volcanic eruptions, such as Mt. Pinatubo in 1991, and perhaps Agung in 2017 if it is large enough, cool the planet for a year or more by putting sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere where it forms sulfate aerosols that reflect sunlight.
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Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
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"Cape Town is reflective of an increasingly common story — a region where officials bet early that drought extremes will look like historical events and are frozen in inaction because of the political tensions associated with how water is allocated."
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Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
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"Record low temperatures could be set Friday night into Saturday morning along with record low high temperatures. Along with the very cold temperatures, gusty Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph will drive the wind chills into the -15 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit range Thursday night through Saturday morning."
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Bundle up: Winter Storm Grayson to keep temps at record lows (01/03/18)
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“Governor Cuomo’s announcement to significantly develop the offshore wind industry and workforce in New York State is historic. His commitment to procure 800 megawatts of offshore wind energy in 2018 and 2019 is important to jumpstarting this growing clean energy economy and has the potential to create thousands of good, high-paying manufacturing, construction and other long-term jobs in New York State."
Media:
Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
Related Tip Sheet:
New York offshore wind investment ‘historic’ for clean energy (01/03/18)
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"Cities house almost two-thirds of U.S. residents who, in sum, are leading consumers of energy and energy intensive goods and services. The U.S. Green Building Council estimates that buildings – most located in cities – account for more carbon dioxide emissions than either industry or transportation."
Media:
Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
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