investigative reports
Beyond PR:
The state of climate action at Cornell
A quick Google search produces a dizzying array of information about all the ways that Cornell is addressing climate change. What’s reported is no doubt impressive. But you can consider it the curated truth - what Cornell wants you to see. There’s a whole lot more to the climate story at Cornell, and the stakes are very high.
Our investigative reports fill in the gaps and serve as a call to action.
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Should Cornell comply with Ithaca’s progressive energy code and decarbonize heat on campus now? Our independent report finds: Yes! Read more.
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At a critical moment for climate accountability following Congressional Hearings on Big Oil’s disinformation tactics, our report shows how Cornell’s climate messaging mirrors key aspects of Big Oil’s doublespeak - point for point. Read more.
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We report what you need to know about Cornell’s energy operations, consumption, and greenhouse-gas emissions. We are falling alarmingly short, but have not yet failed. These facts are actionable, and they are the basis of a better future. Read on.
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We must educate students for the future they will face, not the old world. So far, Cornell’s “sustainability” classes fall short. Read the report.
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Almost every Cornell sustainability initiative occurs in the context of profit maximization, crippling efforts toward climate justice. Read Alliance Partner Climate Justice Cornell’s analysis of public transit, and Redbud Woods, divestment, and food waste.
