Energy and Environment

A young man and older woman looking at a new heat pump installed next to a house, with the house porch and railing in the background.
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Undergrad Helps Ithaca Landlords, Tenants Switch to Clean Energy

Kristinko Mato ’24 is working to install efficient heat pumps in units rented by low- and moderate-income tenants, reducing costs and emissions.

Aerial photo of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Johnson BusinessFeed

Identifying Ways to Revive Tren Urbano, Puerto Rico’s Foremost Rail Transit Project

Surbhi Vijay Bhavsar, MBA ’23, writes about her experience in developing solutions to revive Tren Urbano, Puerto Rico’s heavy-rail transit project.

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Amped-Up About Renewables

Ben Roche, MBA ’23, reflects on what he learned as an intern in the renewable energy space at Amp, particularly in community solar development.

Picture of Alejandra Plaza Limon talking to fellow MBA student.
Johnson BusinessFeed

Innovating for Climate: Insider Insights from ClimateCAP

Alejandra Plaza Limon, MBA ’23, shares insights on attending the ClimateCAP conference in Austin.

clear water pouring out of a large, rusty pipe.
Dyson BusinessFeed

Cornell Economist Coedits PNAS Issue Focused on Value of Clean Water

A special issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences advances the science of measuring the public benefit of clean water.

solar panels on the roof of Day Hall with the Cornell clock Tower in the background.
Johnson BusinessFeed

New Fellowship to Bolster Innovation in Clean Technology

The Green Technology Innovation Fellowship will prepare entrepreneurs and leaders in the global transition to clean energy and technology.

Kehkashan Basu speaking at the front of a room with a backdrop banner: Home of Sustainable Agriculture of the Americas Pavilion COP27.
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Student Prods COP27 to Include Youth in Climate Solutions

Kehkashan Basu, MBA ’25, hopes to kindle positive global change. She moderated the first roundtable meeting between government officials and youth at COP27.

Andrew Karolyi and Stanley Whittingham seated at a table draped with a CIBA banner and speaking.
SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Education and Green Technology Offer Southern Tier Renewal Opportunities

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Binghamton University, and Center for International Business Advancement collaborate on green tech and jobs.

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SC Johnson College BusinessFeed

Business Impact Symposium Explores the Need for Climate Finance

Investments need to focus not only on climate change mitigation measures but also on adaptation issues communities worldwide are facing.