About the Research

…as surrogates that provide a “best guess” in the absence of data on the species or group of interest. Indicators use environmental or species information that can be easily accessed…

Sustainable Solar at Cornell University

Increasing Corn Production while Reducing Fertilizer Pollution

…effectiveness and uptake, reducing runoff into streams and waterways. The project will help Corn Belt communities increase food production for a growing world, reduce costs, and reduce pollution. Cornell: Harold…

Sorghum for Sustainability? Enabling Water Savings From Crop Switching in Kansas

…that water-efficient crops like sorghum can provide both environmental benefits and economic stability for rural communities facing mounting water stress. Cornell: Chuan Liao (Cornell CALS / Ashley School of Global…

Successful Policies to Prevent Nonindigenous Invasive Species

Addressing Equity in the Army Corps Cost-benefit Analysis Methodology for Flood Protection Infrastructure

…costs within this strict application of a cost-benefit analysis framework. This project aims to protect some of our country’s most vulnerable residents and communities from the increasing risk of flooding….

Group-based Influences on Pro-environmental Beliefs, Attitudes, & Behaviors

…group discussion can increase motivation for the adoption of mitigation policies and practices. However, the parameters of these conversations are poorly understood. Team McLeod will conduct focus group discussions with…

Understanding Urban Landscape Effects for More Actionable Hyperlocal Air Pollution Estimates

…Maps to assess air pollution at the pedestrian level. After the first year, this research will establish the foundation for several future research directions. Cornell: Qi Li (Engineering/Civil & Environmental…

Tracing Aquaculture Feed Sources to Guide Mitigation of Biodiversity and Pollution Impacts

…and could lead to widespread alteration of marine food webs. At the same time, intensive fish farming is creating further pollution of rivers, lakes, and coastlines. These diverse impacts of…

Antibacterial Resistance, Ithaca Drinking Water

…April Gu (Engineering/Civil and Environmental Engineering) External Collaborators: Charles B. Bott (Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow – SWIFT), John Albert (Water Research Foundation – WRF), Ithaca Drinking Water Treatment Plant…