Cornell Expert Quotes
Cornellians weigh in on current events in the news
"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
Associate Professor
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"Many fast-growing economies in East and South Asia such as Bangladesh, China and India are experiencing the worst air pollution in the world due to the dramatic increase in fossil fuel usage such as coal and oil and the lax environmental regulations."
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Jeff Tyson
jeff.tyson@cornell.edu
(607) 793-5769
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"The GOP internal debate over tax reform is more evidence that Trump and his party call on dissimilar bases, suggesting that pressure for party realignment is building."
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Media Relations, Media Relations Office
mediarelations@cornell.edu
(607) 255 - 2059
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"The most likely cause of the (methane) increase, in my opinion, is from shale gas and shale oil, as the increase in emissions from the U.S. indicated by the satellite data coincides closely in time with the shale gas revolution. No other major change in activities over this time period in the U.S. makes any real sense."
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Media Relations, Media Relations Office
mediarelations@cornell.edu
(607) 255 - 2059
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“Where all this ends up remains to be seen, but I do not dismiss the possibility of the U.S. initiating steps to terminate NAFTA. Of course, withdrawing from NAFTA does not, in itself, compel Canada to do anything with respect to its supply management system. I am not at all sure what combination of issues at some future bilateral negotiation with Canada would be more successful in achieving that goal."
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Media Relations, Media Relations Office
mediarelations@cornell.edu
(607) 255 - 2059
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“The pressing need to reduce carbon emissions requires policy innovation and experimentation. Local governments are on the front lines in this respect. Cities can benefit especially from transforming their transportation systems."
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Media Relations, Media Relations Office
mediarelations@cornell.edu
(607) 255 - 2059
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“This really shows how fast the self-driving technology is moving. GM was not much of a player until recently but car companies are realizing that self-driving cars will mean a significant change for their business models. Traditional car companies need to adapt and compete in terms this technology or risk becoming obsolete."
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Media Relations, Media Relations Office
mediarelations@cornell.edu
(607) 255 - 2059
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“To compound the problem, rising temperatures with climate change are drying forests earlier in the season and fire seasons are lasting longer. Long-term management of forests must recognize the shifting paradigm associated with climate change and efforts to reduce fuel loads through forest management need to be stepped up to protect all resources associated with western forests."
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Media Relations, Media Relations Office
mediarelations@cornell.edu
(607) 255 - 2059
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“Our research on the Berkeley, California, soda tax found evidence consistent with cross-border shopping: that people may have circumvented the tax by shopping outside of Berkeley. Based on media reports, that seems to have been an issue in Cook County as well, leading to grocers being angry about lost business and less tax revenue for Cook County."
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Media Relations, Media Relations Office
mediarelations@cornell.edu
(607) 255 - 2059
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“When it comes to growing pumpkins in New York, every year is a challenge. Two years ago we had nothing but rain and last year a severe drought. In 2017, we had both, with spring plantings delayed in many locations due to the wet spring."
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Media Relations, Media Relations Office
mediarelations@cornell.edu
(607) 255 - 2059
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"The Voyager spacecraft showed us the incredible beauty of our solar system and gave us a glimpse into the secrets of the planetary system we call home."
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Media Relations, Media Relations Office
mediarelations@cornell.edu
(607) 255 - 2059
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