Science
Amid Southwest U.S. Megadrought, Cornell Researchers Develop Novel Climate Model for Snow Water Resource Metrics in Colorado
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For the last 24 years, the Southwest United States has been caught in the driest megadrought since 800 C.E.
News
Environmental Advocates, Cornell Athletics Dispute Over Artificial Turf Project
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At an Ithaca Planning Board meeting, Cornell athletes and coaches advocated for the approval of two new turf fields, which they say would make practicing throughout the winter safer. But environmental advocates protested due to plastic pollution concerns.
Science
Ithaca Sees Warnings as New York Experiences Historic Tornado Outbreak
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While Cornellians received one of the 42 total tornado warnings across New York State on July 10, the storm that passed through Ithaca did not end up producing a tornado.
Opinion
GUEST ROOM | Cornell reproduces Big Oil’s disinformation: It’s time to ask why
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Cornell publicly supports international climate goals while touting a “climate action plan” that falls far short.
News
Indigenous and Climate Justice Student Groups March to “Reclaim Earth Day”
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Climate Justice Cornell, Cornell on Fire and Native American Indigenous and Indigenous Students at Cornell gathered on the Arts Quad for a demonstrative art build and protest to support clean energy and the repatriation of mineral rights on sacred native land in Wisconsin.
Science
The Science Behind Arrakis: Understanding the Climate and Ecosystem of Dune
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The environment on Arrakis — the desert planet central to Frank Herbert’s epic science fiction series Dune — is not entirely fictional, according to Cornell scientists.
News
Balancing Act: Ithaca Juggles Environmental Progress, Citizen Needs
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The City of Ithaca announced its first “Bloc” of electrification projects for non-residential buildings to the dismay of local renters.
News
Applefest Brings Community Together Amid Weak Apple Harvest
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Even amid a frost-induced weak apple harvest and Homecoming festivities, this year’s Applefest saw a successful turnout.
News
Climate Scientists Debate Emissions Reduction in a Free Speech Event
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The Cornell Free Speech Alliance helped organize a debate on climate change at the University on Wednesday, which generated mixed opinions from the students, faculty and alumni in attendance.
Science
Cornell Alumna Leads Panel to Encourage Community-Based Climate Action
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Climate panel featuring alumna gave space for the voices of artists and scientists who are making climate action a top priority.