Energy & Sustainability
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Experts at Global Conference Make the Case for Climate Finance
Mitigating climate risks now will drive economic prosperity in the future, says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Grasslands Are Invaluable for Capturing Carbon, Says James Clement III
America’s grasslands protect carbon better than trees, which are declining in number due to forest fires, drought, and climate change, says Clement.
Fisk Johnson Supports Plastic Regulation to Help Curb Global Plastic Pollution
Addressing the global impact of plastic waste pollution, Cornellian Fisk Johnson, CEO of SC Johnson, spoke in favor of plastic waste regulation.
Cornell to Host Virtual Conference on Global Climate Finance
The SC Johnson College of Business will cohost the Global Climate Finance and Risks Conference online, on Oct. 25, 2024.
Report: Climate change compounds agriculture’s environmental impact
Environmental harms from agriculture are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a comprehensive report published in Science.
Green Technology Innovation Fellows Welcomes Second Cohort
Fourteen Cornell MBA students, PhD candidates, and a postdoctoral innovation fellow have begun their journey as Green Technology Innovation Fellows.
From Fire to Electricity: Dhanur Grandhi’s Impact on Green Tech Adoption
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Dhanur Grandhi, MBA ’12, cofounder and CEO of WattBot.
Shadi Atallah Integrates Biology and Economics to Advance Sustainable Agriculture
10 Under 10 honoree Shadi Atallah, a professor of agricultural and consumer economics, is a teacher, mentor, academic leader, and scientific advisor.
From Combat to Clean Energy: Securing America’s Energy Future
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Kevin Johnson, MBA ’09, cofounder of Caelum Ventures.