OU plans $2.06 million solar panel project
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 4, 2025Plans to place solar panel arrays on three facilities in the Athens campus were discussed at the January Board of Trustees meeting.
ENVIRONMENT
Fracking explosion in Guernsey County causes fire, raises safety concerns
By Finn Smith | Jan. 27, 2025An explosion at a fracking pad in Guernsey County caused a fire which burned for 18 hours.
OU ranked Ohio’s top ‘Green Campus’ for 2025
By Daphne Graeter | Jan. 16, 2025The Princeton Review ranked OU among the country’s Top 50 Green Schools, recognizing it for its sustainability efforts and principles.
Rural Action works to improve, maintain water quality of Sunday Creek
By Alaina Dackermann | Oct. 24, 2024Acid mine drainage has affected Sunday Creek, but Rural Action is working to improve the quality of water throughout Southeast Ohio.
Campus-wide donation drive held for those affected by Hurricane Helene
By Mary Kate McNamee | Oct. 22, 2024Ohio University organized a campus-wide donation drive for those heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene, urging students and community members to donate
Invasive Ambrosia beetles threaten pawpaw trees
By Andersen Beck | Oct. 7, 2024Ambrosia beetles are threatening pawpaw trees due to recent heavy rain.
Ohio State Fire Marshal issues open burning ban due to drought
By Jack Solon | Sep. 18, 2024The Ohio State Fire Marshal released a no-burn order in some Ohio counties including Athens County due to the recent drought.
Athens drought upgraded to extreme levels
By Maggie Allwein | Sep. 11, 2024Much of Athens County was deemed to have “exceptional drought” as the State Fire Marshal implemented open-burn bans.
Athens County judge finds City of Athens’ plastic bag ban unconstitutional
By Olivia Gilliand | Sep. 3, 2024After nine months effective and a lawsuit from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, an Athens county judge has ruled the city of Athens' single-use plastic bag ban violates state law.
ODNR tests for water contamination in Athens County
By Maggie Amacher | May 21, 2024Ohio Department of Natural Resources has plans to test water in the eastern part of Athens County for possible contamination.
ReBike Program sells bikes on a budget
By Maggie Valentine | Apr. 25, 2024Celebrate “Earth Day Every Day” with the ReBike Program, an effort to promote sustainability and to get more people riding bikes in Athens.
Ethan’s Excerpts: Cities need more green spaces
By Ethan Herx | Apr. 23, 2024Vegetation in place of buildings or roads can lead to improved health for both people and the environment.
Earth Day plants seeds of sustainability
By Cecelia Roche | Apr. 23, 2024Ohio University celebrated Mother Earth through a series of events going on during and after Earth Day, including information sessions, exhibits and performances.
Simple Science: Celebrating Earth Day 2024
By Alexandra Hopkins | Apr. 21, 2024This week in science we discuss the history of Earth Day and the important role college students play in saving our planet.
OU plans two days worth of Earth Day events
By Alison Patton | Apr. 18, 2024Earth day is Monday, but OU also has events planned for Tuesday with puppies, baby goats and lessons on sustainability.
Athens Beautification Month fosters community engagement
By Abreanna Blose | Apr. 17, 2024April is Athens Beautification Month, a collaborative effort to create volunteer opportunities throughout Athens.
National Garden Month cultivates community, sustainability
By Abreanna Blose | Apr. 16, 2024April is National Garden Month, a time to celebrate the benefits of Athens gardens.
Total solar eclipse to soar through Athens
By Suzanne Piper | Apr. 4, 2024All things solar eclipse: what it is, how to stay safe, where to get glasses and the possibility of excused absences for students.
Talking Points with Taylor: We may be consuming plastic every day
By Taylor Henninger | Apr. 3, 2024A recent study revealed that in one liter of single-use plastic water bottles, there are 240,000 nanoplastics. But plastic leaches from more than just plastic water bottles, so how much plastic are humans truly consuming?
Public officials balance safety concerns, light pollution in Athens
By Jackson McCoy | Apr. 3, 2024The city of Athens and Ohio University both strive to ensure safety without damaging the environment with lighting.
