Cornell data scientists are developing models and mathematical techniques to address the world’s most vexing problems, from public health crises to climate change.
Making a stride toward reducing carbon emission, Cornell has agreed to purchase all electricity generated by the proposed Black Oak Wind Farm in Enfield, New York, a project which is pending municipal approvals.
On May 23, more than 60 people gathered at the College of Architecture, Art and Planning's studio space in New York City to consider how built environments can help meet climate change challenges.
Cornell Tech is planning for its Bloomberg Center academic building to reach net-zero and LEED Platinum status, with all of the energy needed to power the building generated on campus.
In his new book, "The Economics of Biofuel Policies: Impacts on Price Volatility in Grain and Oilseed Markets," Harry de Gorter links biofuel policies to turmoil in world markets.
Cornell and UC Davis researchers have begun to reckon the marine ecosystem devastation of the Salish Sea – north of Seattle – caused by a disease that led to the disappearance of once-abundant sunflower sea stars.
Cornell plant breeder Michael Mazourek, chef Dan Barber and seed producer Matthew Goldfarb have launched a new vegetable seed catalog that provides a vegetable bounty that any foodie will crave.
Karen Pinkus, professor of Romance studies and comparative literature, has written "Fuel: A Speculative Dictionary," to scramble our thinking about fuel as distinct from energy.
For the first time, Cornell University ranked fifth among Sierra magazine’s Ten Coolest Schools in the country, earning that spot for the environmental mindset on campus.