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Calculating Carbon Footprints

Seyoun Kim  —  Sep 21, 2011

Carbon footprint calculators, often used to measure one’s environmental impact, are not always accurate ­­–– often providing varying results, according to varios Cornell professors. Currently, researchers are working to understand the validity behind carbon footprints, the associated calculations and what we can take away from carbon footprint calculations.

Study: Fracking May Be More Harmful Than Coal Use

Alyson Warhit  —  Apr 18, 2011

Cornell professors find that extracting natural gas through hydraulic fracturing, otherwise known as "fracking," may worsen the effects of global warming.

Students Participate in International Global Warming Awareness Campaign

Kayla DeLeon  —  Nov 23, 2010

In spite of bad weather, 55 students showed up to promote global warming awareness for the international campaign 350 Earth Art.

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