environment

Environmental and Racial Injustice Bleed Out in the Southern Regions of “Sing, Unburied, Sing”

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

“Sing, Unburied, Sing” is a timeless piece of fiction that everyone should read, and here’s why.…

November 26, 2023

In an article about the effects of the digital cloud storage on the climate crisis, a bright blue monitor screen has a vine pierce through it in a room full of greenery.

The Unseen Ecological Cost of Cloud Storage

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

How AI and Cloud Storage Are Impacting Our Environment…

October 2, 2023

an article about birds has a drawing of a person cutting feathers off of a wing

The Birds: How Humankind Is Ruining an Entire Animal Population

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

Combatting a drastically changing environment and man-made forces, the dwindling avian population is falling victim to urbanization.…

August 17, 2022

Sustainable Jewelry Is Just as Important as Sustainable Clothing

Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University

The jewelry industry is not as sustainable as one may think, and it has many lasting, deadly effects on workers and our environment.…

August 17, 2022

In an article about eco-friendly architecture, a city decorated with plants and moss sits against a pink sunset sky.

Eco-Friendly Architecture Can Help Us Live Sustainably

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

The planet is in the midst of an ecological crisis. Employing more environmentally safe infrastructure alternatives can help humanity reduce its carbon footprint.…

July 21, 2021

Thread International Is Addressing Demand for a Sustainable World

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Founded by Ian Rosenberger, this company turns plastic into fabric, incorporating groundbreaking humanitarian initiatives into its business plan.…

December 19, 2020

A Circular Economy Could Help Trash the Status Quo

Aimi Wen, Duke University

This economic model, which plans for the continuous use of production outputs, could help the environment and the economy, making one company's trash another company's treasure.…

November 24, 2020

The UN’s Sustainability Development Goals Offer a Blueprint for a Better Future

Aimi Wen, Duke University

In 2015, the United Nations drew up 17 objectives that will hopefully lead to a more equitable, sustainable world. In 2020, they're more important than ever.…

November 2, 2020

In an article about the Leave No Trace principles, backpackers walking through the forest

Leave No Trace Is the Ethical Way To Enjoy Natural Spaces

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The guiding principles provide a framework for enjoying the great outdoors without disrupting the natural cycles of the environment.…

September 4, 2020

Earth Overshoot Day 2020 Shows Humanity’s Big Impact on the Planet

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Because of COVID-19 and quarantine, we depleted our environmental resources a little more slowly this year. That's still not enough though.…

September 3, 2020

New York City’s 4 Best Thrift Stores That Offer Sustainability and Style

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

As eco-friendly shopping becomes more trendy, NYC secondhand shops are receiving more attention. But some are better than others.…

August 27, 2020

Illustration of hand-washing clothes in soap suds

Why Hand-Washing Your Laundry Is Better Than Using the Machine

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Washing your clothes by hand may be the solution to preserving your garments and saving the environment.…

July 22, 2020

In an article about anti-racism and environmentalism, a raised fist

Environmentalism and Anti-Racism Go Hand-In-Hand

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Our current climate crisis is intertwined with white supremacy and colonialism, and any movement to save the planet must take that into account.…

July 9, 2020

Why I No Longer Call Myself ‘Vegan’ Even Though I Still Eat Plant-Based

Audrey Martin, Boston University

After five years, I took a step back from the sometimes overly judgmental and strict community.…

June 30, 2020

The Best Eco-Friendly Office Supplies To Try Out Next Semester

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Tired: Disposable pens and pencils. Wired: Sustainable, eco-friendly office supplies.…

August 6, 2019

The Damaging Environmental Legacy of President Trump

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

With his term not even half complete, Trump's environmental legacy has the potential to be the worst of any modern president.…

June 1, 2018

From Shackle to Snack: Saving the Sea Turtles

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Innovative startup E6PR has created edible six-pack rings, but do the environmental benefits justify the higher production cost?…

May 30, 2018

Why Are Minority Communities Losing Their Water Access?

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Minority communities both in the United States and abroad are continuously the first to suffer from water insecurity.…

March 2, 2018

‘Bird’ Is the Solution Commuter Cities Have Been Looking For

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

As transportation becomes more advanced and environmentally friendly, a new company appears to have a solution for traffic congestion.…

February 20, 2018

Sand Versus Salt and the Battle to De-ice Winter Roads

Study Breaks Writer

Salt is among the hottest commodities once the winter comes, but people are considering replacing salt with sand for the de-icing purpose.…

February 10, 2018

Go Green or Go Home

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

The College of the Atlantic is setting a nationwide example for how forward-thinking universities should approach environmental sustainability.…

January 1, 2018

National Monument Rollback: An Affront to the Environment and Indigenous Tribes

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

As the Trump administration plans to downsize national monument lands, energy interests seem to be the reason for change despite protests.…

December 12, 2017

One Man’s Trash Is This UCLA Student’s Clothing Line

Bethany Knickerbocker, Emerson College

Miranda Kim, the co-founder of SoulFace Apparel, is putting clothes on people's backs by taking trash off their beaches.…

November 22, 2017

Sophomore Alexa Pisano Founded Shop DeepBlue to Finance Ocean Conservation

Emma Taubenfeld, Pace University

After taking an 'Oceans: Past and Present' class, the Boston University student decided to take her talents to the beach.…

March 2, 2017

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