Student Activism When It Feels Impossible
A personal student reflection on fighting climate inaction at Cornell in the time of AI. Addressing the despair that activists can feel, Lani asserts that silence is not an option when our silence condemns the future. Her activism with Cornell on Fire has included successes and there are more coming: “If you care about our climate, our future, and justice, then I welcome you too to embody your voice.”
Cornell Sustainability Summit: Seasonal Sadness
Our special newsletter orients you to 6 key questions that need to be answered at the upcoming Sustainable Cornell Summit on Monday, December 8. In years past, this annual event has neglected to provide quantitative reports on Cornell’s progress towards climate goals. We share Cornell’s own (disappointing) data, draw out the key issues, and note what to expect of a Sustainability Summit focused on climate action, not brand management.