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Can Sustainability be Defined?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jeremy Blum
Cornell University’s “Silo House” Entry into the 2009 Solar Decathlon Competition (Credit: Chris Goodney)

Sustainability is a loaded topic. Nobody really knows what it means – there are definitions, ideas, and opinions, but as far as I can tell, there is no single way to identify what it truly means and how we can achieve it. Renewable energy is NOT the only way to achieve a more sustainable future. In fact, it’s only a small part of it. Continue reading →

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Center for a Sustainable Future gets a NEW Future!

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jeremy Blum
CCSF Donation Event

Several lucky CUSD students had the opportunity to attend a special panel on sustainability today. Following the discussion,  President Skorton announced the largest individual donation ever made to Cornell’s Ithaca campus, and the largest ever sustainability donation ever given to any university. David R. Atkinson ’60 has given Cornell $80 … Continue reading →

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