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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33%Faculty engaged in sustainability research
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#1Ivy League institution in sustainability ratings
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25+LEED certified buildings
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40+Student-founded sustainability clubs
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90%Dairy products used in dining halls come from local producers
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37majors and minors focused on sustainability
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78green offices and labs have been certified across campus
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20%Campus electricity comes from renewables
Research and engagement
Thought Leaders in Sustainability
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Jefferson Tester studies sustainable energy systems, with a focus on geothermal and biomass energy research.
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Amanda Rodewald works to generate, apply and communicate science that advances ecological understanding.
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John Tobin is an expert on environmental and energy economics and corporate sustainability.
Learn moreCITY & REGIONAL PLANNING
Mildred Warner is an expert on how to promote environmental sustainability at the local level.
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Oliver Gao examines transportation systems, food supply chains and their impacts on air quality and climate change.
Learn moreMARINE ECOLOGY
Drew Harvell studies the sustainability of marine ecosystems and the impacts of climate and ocean change.
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Max Zhang studies sustainable energy systems and the effects of nanoparticle pollution on air quality and climate change.
Learn moreWILDLIFE HEALTH AND POLICY
Steven Osofsky directs the Wildlife Health Cornell Center of Excellence, which takes an interdisciplinary approach to wildlife health.
Learn moreEarth and Atmospheric Science
Natalie Mahowald examines feedbacks in the earth system that impact climate change, such as desert dust and the carbon cycle.
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