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

An air pollution major in undergraduate school, Prof. Natalie Mahowald, earth and atmospheric sciences, emphasized the importance of researching climate change. “There are so many interesting scientific questions that need to be addressed, which are very policy-relevant.”

Afforestation is a rapidly growing phenomenon, contributing to seven percent of the world’s forestland. Sean Berthrong conducted research in the eucalyptus forests of the Rio de la Plata Grasslands, which stretch from northeastern Argentina across Uruguay to southern Brazil. 

After the accidental dumping of animal carcass wastewater into the sewer system in February, the College of Veterinary Medicine has developed what it describes as failsafe measures to prevent another slip.

On Apr. 22, students representatives from Cornell and other NY schools convened at the University of Buffalo for Power Shift 2010.  The annual student conference focuses on contentious issues, including climate change, environmental concerns and energy.  New York State Senator Antoine Thompson addressed the student activists about federal legislation to limit climate change.

As the 40th anniversary of Earth Day nears, the science section explores modern technologies that may provide a sustainable future and healthy environment. "Biochar" collects atmospheric carbon dioxide in the soil, transforming a potentially harmful greenhouse gas into a practical source of carbon.

Dr. James E. Hansen, head of NASA’s Goddard Institute of Space Science, arrived at Cornell Monday to discuss the imminent reality of climate change on Monday. Hansen, who has spent the last 30 years studying the reality of humans’ impact on climate change, spoke during the twelfth annual Jill and Ken Iscol Distinguished Environmental annual lecture series.

Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states that it aims to protect human health and the environment, Profs. Harry de Gorter and David Just, applied economics and management, say the agency may not be living up to its mission. According to de Gorter and Just, the EPA’s latest announcement about corn-based ethanol includes a “flawed” emission reduction standard that fails to take into account other sources of pollution.

Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine accidentally released animal carcass waste into Ithaca’s sewage system on Friday. Workers attempting to transport the wastewater were forced to use their “emergency” disposal method of using the sewage system when a remotely controlled valve “didn’t function correctly,” said Simeon Moss, deputy University spokesperson.

Through a new community partnership initiative led by the residents of William Keeton House, the Ithaca Children’s Garden will soon own a new sustainable greenhouse constructed from 1,500 recycled two-liter bottles, according to Ethan Stephenson, assistant house dean.