Sustainability

Cornell supports research, scholarship, and the practical application of knowledge that address one of humankind's greatest challenges: achieving a sustainable world for all.

Emerging Ideas in Sustainability

Marcellus Shale Drilling Rig in WV

Benefits and Risks of Unconventional Oil and Gas Production

John M. Deutch (Emeritus, MIT) will present the inaugural lecture in the "Outside Voices" speaker series: May 8, 11:15am, 155 Olin Hall. In 2011, Deutch chaired President Obama’s Shale Gas Production Subcommittee of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board.

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Learn about Sustainability Research

Cornell is a premier hub for sustainability, advancing research and cultivating collaboration.

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Explore Sustainability Education

Sustainability is a compelling subject for Cornell's next generation of scholars, artists, and leaders.

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Discover Cornell's Sustainable Campus

Sustainability is a guiding principle in the stewardship of Cornell's facilities and resources.

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Knowledge and Practice for Sustainability

As New York's land-grant university, Cornell-based research informs business leaders, policy makers, and citizens.

Connect with Cornell Sustainability