Simple Science: 2023 declared hottest year ever
By Alexandra Hopkins | Jan. 18, 2024This week in science, we discuss 2023 being named the hottest year ever and a cloned monkey celebrating its second birthday.
ENVIRONMENT
Drew’s Decrees: People should clean up after themselves
By Drew Haughn | Dec. 4, 2023Ohio University is a beautiful campus, it's an undeniable fact of nature. However, college students have a tendency when getting intoxicated or in a rush to use the campus as their personal trash can.
Girl, Uninterrupted: Christmas is America's deadliest obsession
By Mackenzie Shuman | Nov. 21, 2023Christmas has become the most profitable holiday in the U.S. and the overproduction of various decorations will prove to be fatal to our planet.
Environmental affairs commission advocates for more solar panels
By Emily Stokes | Oct. 29, 2023Members of the Environmental Affairs Commission within the Student Senate at Ohio University are pushing for more solar panels to be installed on campus.
Potential name change for Wayne National Forest
By Maggie Amacher | Oct. 25, 2023Wayne National Forest, the only national forest in Ohio, is facing a potential renaming as discussions arise concerning its historical connections to violence and displacement toward Native Americans.
Artist Spotlight: Seth Glier commentates on the climate crisis through music
By Sophia Rooksberry | Oct. 25, 2023The musician taps into his roots and passions to deliver songs that are informative, as well as beautiful.
What is Fat Bear Week?
By Alicia Szczesniak | Oct. 5, 2023Every year, the fattest bears compete head-to-head in a tournament at Katmai National Park to see which bear is the fattest.
Ohio University students and staff discuss wildlife conservation, sustainability efforts
By Abreanna Blose | Oct. 5, 2023Wildlife on campus comes in many forms. Students and staff share the importance of protecting all living beings at OU.
Talking Points with Taylor: State lawsuits against Big Oil may change the future of oil
By Taylor Henninger | Sep. 22, 2023California is the latest state to file a lawsuit against major oil companies, and the lawsuit seeks financial compensation for Big Oil’s decades of deception.
Talking Points With Taylor: Eco-anxiety impacts younger generations disproportionately
By Taylor Henninger | Sep. 6, 2023Younger generations worry more about their future regarding climate change. Here is what you need to know about eco-anxiety and how to combat it.
How two students are doing their part to stop climate change
By Alyssa Cruz | Aug. 28, 2023For OU students Maeve Fellerhoff and Celia Hawk, climate change activism is more than a political ideology, but rather the motivation to unite and create a change on campus and in the world.
Answers with Ankita: Rethinking veganism's image and practices
By Ankita Bansode | June 15, 2023Veganism has been around for centuries, but modern capitalist movements have led to inaccessibility and misconception around the idea.
Earth Day commemorates 'people, planet and prosperity'
By Abby Jenkins | Apr. 23, 2023Students celebrate Earth Day with events and lifestyle changes to remind everyone to treat every day like Earth Day. The Office of Sustainability shares what Earth Day means to them and some things everyone can do to help heal the state of the planet.
Talking Points with Taylor: Implications of peculiar Fort Lauderdale flooding
By Taylor Henninger | Apr. 17, 2023Fort Lauderdale, Florida was hit with unprecedented rainfall causing an unexpected flash flood. The flood follows significant environmental trends linking increasing natural disasters with global warming.
Talking Points With Taylor: Keeping up with local environmental disasters
By Taylor Henninger | Apr. 13, 2023East Palestine still suffers health effects more than two months since the derailment and an Indiana recycling plant fire raises health concerns for Ohio and Indiana residents.
Solid Ground Farm cultivates young minds
By Alyssa Cruz | Apr. 13, 2023Solid Ground Farm is a sustainable farm founded and operated by Weston Lombard. The farm experiments with good production as well as serves as an elementary school to teach children about nature.
Earth Month encourages Athens beautification projects
By Abreanna Blose | Apr. 11, 2023In honor of Earth Month, local organizations have created volunteer projects to promote Athens beautification.
Talking Points With Taylor: Why you should eat less meat
By Taylor Henninger | Mar. 29, 2023The agriculture industry is responsible for a notable chunk of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and meat production falls in this category. The environmental impact is a great reason to rethink your meat-eating habits.
Climate change affects local environment
By Madalyn Blair | Mar. 29, 2023The fluctuating weather changes are causing extreme problems for community members, plants and animals in the long run.
Talking Points With Taylor: The Willow Project Sadly Approved
By Taylor Henninger | Mar. 23, 2023The Biden Administration approved the Willow Project to drill for oil in Alaska after months of pushback from environmental scientists and the public.
