We find that transitioning from in-person to virtual conferencing can substantially reduce the carbon footprint by 94% and energy use by 90%.
Considering food, accommodation, preparation, execution, information and communication technology, and transportation, here we report comparative life cycle assessment results of in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences and consider carbon footprint trade-offs between in-person participation and hybrid conferences. Virtual and hybrid conferences are greener alternatives to in-person conferences, yet their environmental sustainability has not been fully assessed. Financial support for this program has been awarded through the Delaware County American Rescue Plan Committee with approval from the Delaware County Board of Supervisors, and utilizes funding provided to Delaware County through the federal American Rescue Plan Act.Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has urged event holders to shift conferences online. The competitive grants program is offered in response to challenging economic conditions experienced by farms resulting from the COVID – 19 pandemic, including disrupted markets and supply – chains which have increased input costs and price volatility and the need to adapt to emerging market opportunities. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County invites applications from eligible Delaware County farm businesses for financial assistance to implement eligible projects that will improve viability of farm operations through strategic investment in farm infrastructure OR through a limit ed payment of 2022 crop input expenses. In light of the overwhelming response in Round 1, Delaware County recently approved another $500,000 from ARPA funds so that we can offer a Round 2 of the DCFEGP. Round 2 Open: Delaware County Farm Enhancement Grant ProgramĪpplications for funding in round 2 are due by 4:00 pm on Monday, October 31st.
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