Cornell has a gas problem
Newsletter #21 gives the scoop on what’s happened since our Decarbonization Report provoked an op-ed from President Kotlikoff and a flurry of public presentations from Cornell. There are positive signs that Ithaca will hold the line on their fossil-fuel phaseout law by requiring compliance from Cornell — but larger forces indicate that Cornell won’t solve their gas problem without bottom-up pressure. Read on to help us do so.
CoF Post 4/11: Notes from the above-ground
If the Cornell administration thinks it’s hard to do research on a $1-billion funding cut, they should try doing research on a dead planet. American democracy (such as it is) is imperiled. As we fight back, let’s keep the long view and tend to what matters: life on earth. In that spirit, we share notes and invite you to join our latest efforts to raise the cost of the status quo for those who would pursue climate business as usual.
CoF Post 2/13: A true story – decarbonization at a crossroads
Cornell’s decarbonization is at a crossroads. Much has transpired since we shared the white paper on Cornell’s decarbonization pathways with you on December 30. Here, we share highlights of recent developments and how the drama has caused us to reflect upon larger questions.