Cornell is a global leader in sustainability and climate change research, teaching and engagement. Our campuses are living laboratories for developing, testing and implementing solutions that address these most challenging issues.
Commitment to Sustainability
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91%of departments are engaged in sustainability-focused research
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3,921tons of campus food and agricultural waste are composted each year
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28Green Buildings on Campus
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85%of students use sustainable transportation to commute to and across campus
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40+Student-founded sustainability clubs
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117majors, minors, and concentrations focused on sustainability
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#1Ivy League institution in sustainability ratings
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>50%Reduction in carbon emissions from the 2008 baseline
Research and engagement
Thought Leaders in Sustainability
Sustainability and social justice
Linda Shi studies how to plan for urban climate adaptation in ways that improve environmental sustainability and social justice.
Mehr erfahrenDisasters and geospatial analysis
Alistair Hayden aims to help communities increase their disaster preparedness and resilience using geospatial analysis.
Mehr erfahrenScience fiction and the environment
Anindita Banerjee focuses on science fiction and technocultural studies, environmental humanities and migration studies.
Mehr erfahrenLabor and Climate
Lara Skinner is an expert on labor and employment issues related to sustainability, climate protection and clean energy.
Mehr erfahrenSustainability, Law and Policy
Sara Bronin examines how law and policy can foster more equitable, sustainable, well-designed and connected places.
Mehr erfahrenagricultural sustainability
Ariel Ortiz-Bobea is an expert on how to promote environmental sustainability at the local level.
Mehr erfahrenSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Fengqi You focuses on developing models and tools for smart manufacturing, digital agriculture, energy systems and sustainability.
Mehr erfahrenMARINE ECOLOGY
Drew Harvell studies the sustainability of marine ecosystems and the impacts of climate and ocean change.
Mehr erfahrenENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Max Zhang studies sustainable energy systems and the effects of nanoparticle pollution on air quality and climate change.
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