Now Is the Time to Abate Ocean Noise Pollution
By Eleanor Horvath
In an international literature review published in the journal Science entitled “The soundscape of the Anthropocene ocean,” researchers from institutions across the world conclude that…
A New Worry: Microplastics in Human Placenta
By Lexi Svarczkopf
In a study released out of Italy on December 2, 2020, researchers found microplastics embedded in human placenta, exposing an entirely new concern surrounding improper…
A Vulnerable Global Powerhouse: Deep Sea Ecosystems
By Olivia Bible
If one has ever been to the beach, they’ve probably felt small compared to the ocean. In fact, only 5% of the world’s oceans have…
How “Green” Are Electric Cars?
By Jenny Motzer
With the rise of the electric car, fossil-fuel alternatives for transportation have become increasingly popular. Electric cars have often been touted as a response to…
Biosphere 2: The Futuristic Space Colony That Wasn’t
By Mia Sell
Eight people trapped in a man-made terrarium surviving only on what they can produce inside, oxygen depletion, group infighting, a multi-million-dollar experiment gone awry—it sounds…

Isle de Jean Charles: The First of Many Failures or a Successful Blueprint?
By Alexis Rindner
The Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw tribal community of Isle de Jean Charles, off the coast of Louisiana, is sinking into the ocean. In…
Right to Repair in America’s Breadbasket
By Ian Fitzsimmons
It happens to nearly everyone: people drop their phones in a frantic rush, or they fall out of pockets onto…
Joe Biden Halts Plans to Open Oil Drilling in the Arctic Refuge
By Reese Collins
On January 20th, President Joe Biden issued a temporary moratorium on oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, one…
Dumpster Fire After Wildfires: The Australian Government Has Failed Environmental Policy
By Zachary Masone
In the early weeks of 2020, horrifying images circulated mainstream and social media as one of the deadliest wildfires in…
China’s Unexpected, But Welcomed 2060 Carbon Neutrality Pledge
By Zachary Masone
In late September 2020, China’s president Xi Jinping made a surprising announcement to the General Assembly of the United Nations:…

Posts published in “Business”

Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Taking Off or Failure to Launch?

Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Taking Off or Failure to Launch?

By Olivia Henning on April 16, 2021

As vaccines are distributed and restrictions lifted, travelers are eager to get back to their weekend getaways and international rendezvous. Some studies predict that travel…

Corporate Climate Pledges: A New Form of Greenwashing

Corporate Climate Pledges: A New Form of Greenwashing

By Elin Chan on April 13, 2021

How Snowmaking is Making the Climate Crisis Worse for Ski Resorts

How Snowmaking is Making the Climate Crisis Worse for Ski Resorts

By Emily Hunter on April 3, 2021

The Impact of Deicing Airplanes in the South

The Impact of Deicing Airplanes in the South

By Serra Tekce on March 30, 2021

Financing a Net Neutral Economy

Financing a Net Neutral Economy

By Ana Lucia Perla on March 19, 2021

How Additive Manufacturing Ended America’s Mask Shortage

How Additive Manufacturing Ended America’s Mask Shortage

By Mariah Mansoor on March 18, 2021

From Offshore Oil Rigs to Offshore Wind Farms: Is This Where ‘Big Oil’ is Heading?

From Offshore Oil Rigs to Offshore Wind Farms: Is This Where ‘Big Oil’ is Heading?

By Sonia Ali on March 14, 2021

Indigenous Rights or a Prosperous Lithium Trade: A Bolivian Dilemma

Indigenous Rights or a Prosperous Lithium Trade: A Bolivian Dilemma

By Marjorie Talavera on March 12, 2021

Hunting as Population Control of Whitetailed Deer in Michigan

Hunting as Population Control of Whitetailed Deer in Michigan

By Serra Tekce on March 9, 2021

The Rise of Chief Sustainability Officers: A Look Into Nike’s C-Suite

The Rise of Chief Sustainability Officers: A Look Into Nike’s C-Suite

By Juliette Van Vleck on December 8, 2020

Climate Activism During COVID-19: How Fridays For Future Has Continued to Mobilize
By Scott Johnson
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, climate activism has fallen victim to “the new normal,” with social distancing standards preventing common forms of activism. Recovering…
Which Plant-Based Milk is Best for the Environment?
By Anna Facciola
The plant-based milk industry has skyrocketed in recent years due to increases in popularity of vegan milk options made from plants like almonds, soybeans, and…
Making Sense of Sustainability Buzzwords
By Juliette Van Vleck
Words don’t start out as buzzwords. They often originate as technical words, but then lose meaning after being overused, transforming them from words to on-hand…
A New Type of Neighborhood Growing in the Suburbs
By Andrew Kelbley
More than half of the United States’ population lives in suburbs. Typically, suburbs are defined as being within metropolitan areas but outside of core cities.…
The Unintended Consequences of Pollinator Gardens
By Abigail Grassick
Pollinators are essential organisms to the health of most ecological communities and aid human populations with producing vital necessities such as crops, clothing, and livestock.…