Dori, Interrupted: The inherent power in outfit repeating
By Dori Gray | Mar. 21, 2023Save money, time, energy and the environment by rewearing last week’s groutfit.
ENVIRONMENT
In Case You Missed It: Environmental disaster in East Palestine causes commotion
By Abby Jenkins | Mar. 5, 2023Recently, a train accident caused what some are saying is one of the biggest environmental disasters to date, and some say media coverage is minimal.
Department of Energy awards OU researchers $2 million grant
By Paige Fisher | Feb. 28, 2023The researchers at OU have worked on developing produced-water remediation technology for the past 10 years.
The new foraging generation: environmentalism in modern Appalachia
By Tre Spencer | Feb. 28, 2023Foraging was ingrained into Appalachian culture, and now has reemerged by young environmentalists seeking to further strengthen their relationships with the planet.
Athens goes 'plastic-free by 2023'
By Suzanne Piper | Feb. 26, 2023Vendors for city events have to comply with the Athens resolution to use reusable products at public events.
Talking Points with Taylor: The East Palestine train derailment should raise concerns of suspected government cover-up
By Taylor Henninger | Feb. 19, 2023Whether you’re an Ohio resident or not, what’s happening in East Palestine is scary.
Lillian’s Lowdown: Natural gas is not green energy
By Lillian Barry | Feb. 10, 2023Ohio recently redefined natural gas as green energy, but natural gas is far from green.
Cat’s Cradle: Star Wars and the Environment
By Benjamin Ervin | Jan. 4, 2023How the Force relates to the natural world.
People in, out of Athens ‘think globally, act locally’
By McKenna Christy | Nov. 21, 2022Conservation Carpathia combats illegal logging and protects the forests in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. Its influence has stretched to a recent Ohio University graduate who finds that local organizations inside and outside of Athens are making effective environmental difference.
OU’s Ecohouse offers a sustainable living opportunity
By Tre Spencer | Sep. 14, 2022OU’s Ecohouse, hidden between the Dairy Barn and The Ridges, is a place for environmentally-conscious students to live and engage with the community.
Thinking in Print: We need to do something about microplastic pollution
By Charlene Pepiot | Apr. 3, 2022Researchers finding microplastics in the human bloodstream highlights a need for change.
Thinking in Print: Automatic toilets do more harm than good
By Charlene Pepiot | Mar. 28, 2022Automatic toilets waste water and traumatize children, and for what?
People and Planet: Implications of Russia’s Fight for Nuclear Power Plants
By Megan Diehl | Mar. 3, 2022Although Ukrainian citizens have done an extraordinary job of combating Russian forces, it seems unlikely that Ukraine will be able to stave off Russia’s military much longer.
Answers from Ankita: How far into NFTs are we?
By Ankita Bansode | Feb. 22, 2022The new blockchain technology has made its impact.
Save the Trees or I’ll Break Your Knees: Consumers of fast fashion are not to blame
By Megan Diehl | Feb. 17, 2022It's ultimately fashion companies that time and again fail to make affordable clothing without crippling the Earth in the process.
Save the Trees or I’ll Break Your Knees: The detrimental consequences of Appalachian mining
By Megan Diehl | Feb. 8, 2022The degradation of the environment greatly reduces the quality of life of those subjected to this pollution. Athens is no exception.
Save the Trees or I’ll Break Your Knees: Teslas are not the environmental statement Musk wants buyers to think
By Megan Diehl | Jan. 27, 2022Ultimately, Musk’s Tesla is a revolutionary advancement in green technology that came into the worst of hands.
Here’s 5 sustainable Amazon products for 2022
By Grace Brezine | Jan. 26, 2022A guide to the best sustainable products Amazon has to offer.
Thinking In Print: Kindly remind me why we eat garbage
By Charlene Pepiot | Jan. 23, 2022If Little Debbie snacks must be marked as causing adverse effects in children abroad, why does the U.S. consume them and other harmful foods?
Save the Trees or I’ll Break Your Knees: The detriments of food waste and how you can help
By Megan Diehl | Jan. 20, 2022Food waste is a major problem globally, but we can make a positive impact.
