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*May 18 forum to provide updates on Cornell's Plan for Climate Neutrality.
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As the whole nation hears news about the economic potential of the green
economy and green jobs, Cornell along with over 600 colleges and
universities across the country are laying the groundwork for a
zero-carbon future.These schools have committed to the development of
"climate-neutrality" plans that have benefits to campuses, communities,
and the nation.
Upon committing Cornell University to this challenge President Skorton
wrote: "By signing the Presidents Climate Commitment, Cornell is
embarking on an important journey to do its part to address global
climate change and to make American campuses more sustainable. By
working together, we can make a difference for Cornell and for the world
at large." In Central New York nearly all of the higher education
institutions are participants including Cornell University, Syracuse
University, Ithaca College, Wells College, Tompkins Cortland Community
College, Onondaga Community College, and SUNY ESF. Visit
www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org for background information on the
national effort.
*The public is invited to hear an update on Cornell's developing Climate
Action Plan at a public forum on Monday, May 18, 7- 8:30 p.m., in the
Tompkins County Public Library's Borg-Warner Room. Proposals and
initiatives in various stages of development, both in facilities and
research, will be reviewed.
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*For more information, contact Donna Goss at [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]> or (607) 255-4392.
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*For information on Cornell's Climate Action Plan*
*http://www.sustainablecampus.cornell.edu/cap/climateactionplan.cfm*
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Daniel Roth
Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability
Cornell University
www.sustainablecampus.cornell.edu
Youth Action Team Co-Chair
US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development
www.uspartnership.org
607-254-8077 (office)
607-280-2312 (cell)
607-255-8461 (fax)
395 Pine Tree Road, Suite 230
Ithaca, NY 14850
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