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Sara Perl Egendorf
…that these soils provide adequate structure and function to mitigate contaminant exposure and support a wide range of ecosystem services including greenhouse gas sequestration, reduced storm-water runoff, reduced heat island…
Solar Power’s Shadow Costs
Concentrating solar power (CSP) systems use massive mirrors to focus sunlight, amplifying the sun’s rays for renewable energy—but potential ecosystem costs, including bird deaths and heavy water use, are raising…
Reduction of Heavy Metals in Infant and Toddler Foods (IIF Impact Funding)
…high heavy metal contents in fruits and vegetables due to their natural exposure to soil/water, and pesticides, is a significant concern. The Baby Food Council, a collaboration among Cornell University…
Sardine Harvest Control for the Philippines
Sardine fishing is vital for food security and livelihoods in the Philippines. As a step toward harvest control for all of the nation’s fisheries, EDF is working with Filipino fishery…
Shardul Prabhu II (Ph.D. Candidate, Civil & Environmental Engineering)
…engineers working on new technologies for decarbonized concrete need to be aware of? (iii) What is the cost at which the industry would be willing to adopt this new material?…
Fighting Bacteria with Better Dairy Practices
Reducing unnecessary antibiotic use in food animals is an important public health goal and a critical step for sustainable agriculture. Working with local dairy farms, the researchers will study the…
Julie Suarez
…the Clean Energy for Agriculture Committee for NYSERDA along with the working group for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Agriculture led by Commissioner Ball. She is also on the Boards…
Conservation Finance
Conservation Finance marshals the power of private wealth to address conservation needs by developing investment products that generate profits and deliver environmental returns. This working group focuses on creating new,…