A $5 million gift on behalf of philanthropist Yossie Hollander and his family was made to the Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future to help support biomass and biochar research.

Prof. Joe Regenstein, food science, spoke about three different types of farmers last month: the Family Farmer, the Corporate Farm, and the Gentleman Farmer.

A open house over the weekend showcased some of the University's plans for future sustainability.

In times of widely publicized environmental issues, namely global warming, the transportation sector is often bemoaned for its contribution to carbon emissions. Though diesel exhaust certainly exhibits detrimental effects on the atmosphere, its effects on the human body attract less attention. The World Health Organization estimates that urban air pollution, to which vehicles are a significant contributor, kills 1.2 million people every year.  On Sept. 9, Prof. Oliver Gao, civil and environmental engineering, who focuses on the nexus of transportation, air quality and energy, discussed his ongoing research on the effect of different fuels on air quality measurements. 

Capt. D. C. Anderson (ret.) a former captain in the oil industry, visited the university last Friday to discuss the role of the BP oil leak within the overarching theme of climate change, and he talked about his plans for a "Planet Earth Ship," a vessel that would travel the globe, highlighting the top news from every harbor.

Faculty in the Architecture and Horticulture departments joined forces to inform their students about sustainability and to involve them in The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES), a program aimed at creating sustainable landscapes in any surrounding. 

Prof. James Lassoie, natural resources, embraces his role as a teacher, and his outreach to students spans the globe.

The spring, 2010 edition of Ag Day featured a girl in corn ear costume, a pulled pork barbeque and tons of cow-estions.  The bi-annual event featured student groups and farming programs, educating the general public about modern agriculture.

The University recently created two new organizations to promote sustainable initiatives on campus as it seeks to implement its Climate Action Plan.

In a recent lecture, four speakers commented on the scientific, social and economic sides of the “green” energy debate.  They emphasized that green energy development affects many diverse aspects of the population.