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Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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Cornell experts on the election and future of climate policy

September 9, 2024

Cornell University experts are uniquely positioned to discuss what’s at stake for the climate, climate solutions and climate policy in November — with insights on the economy, infrastructure, jobs, public opinion, agriculture policy, energy technology and more.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Law, Government & Public Policy

Gateway tunnel project will increase climate resilience in NYC area

July 9, 2024

Thomas O’Rourke, professor emeritus in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University, and Rick Geddes, director of the Cornell University Program in Infrastructure Policy, talk about the Gateway tunnel project moving forward.

New York City
Engineering

Geddes: It’s time to ‘future proof’ America’s aging infrastructure with private sector help

June 28, 2024

Rick Geddes, director of the Cornell University Program in Infrastructure Policy, comments on the partial failure of Minnesota's Rapidan Dam following torrential rains in the Midwest.

Law, Government & Public Policy
Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Pelican Island accident underscores cracks in America’s aging infrastructure

May 16, 2024

A barge struck the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas on Wednesday, causing an oil spill and partial collapse of the bridge, underscoring that U.S. infrastructure remains vulnerable and requires attention says Cornell University professor Rick Geddes. 

Law and Policy

FERC rules critical for coordination and a resilient electric grid

May 13, 2024

Rick Geddes, director of the Cornell University Program in Infrastructure Policy, comments on new rules approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for building-out and updating the nation's electric grid.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

FERC grid rules key for clean energy, cybersecurity and wildfire prevention

May 9, 2024

Rick Geddes, director of the Cornell University Program in Infrastructure Policy, comments on the significance of forthcoming rules for nationwide transmission grid reform.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Rebuilding Key Bridge provides ‘opportunity to bounce forward’

April 9, 2024

Maryland Governor Wes Moore will be lobbying on Capitol Hill today in an effort to convince Congress to support President Biden’s pledge to fully fund the replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, providing the U.S. with the opportunity to  ‘bounce forward,' says Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy professor Rick Geddes. 

Law and Policy

Bridge disaster exposes flaws in America’s critical infrastructure

March 26, 2024

Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning after a support column was struck by a container ship. The collision sent at least seven cars into the Patapsco River.

Law, Government & Public Policy

Wray’s testimony ‘an understatement’ on potential impacts of Chinese cyber-attack

January 31, 2024

In his opening statement to the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), FBI Director Christopher Wray cited the havoc a Chinese cyber-attack could have on our physical infrastructure in the U.S., an attack that could have ripple effects on other critical infrastructure says Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy professor Rick Geddes. 

Law and Policy

Electric truck infrastructure plan shows promise, leaves lingering questions

March 13, 2024

Jesse LeCavalier, an expert in infrastructure planning and a professor of architecture, Paul Mutolo, a chemist and director of External Partnerships for the Energy Materials Center, Rick Geddes, professor of policy analysis and management and founding director of the Cornell Program in Infrastructure Policy and Art Wheaton, an expert on transportation industries and director of labor studies, comment on the Biden administration's new infrastructure plan for electric trucks.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

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