Uncle Sam: Smaller living spaces are better for the environment
By Sam Smith | Apr. 1, 2021American homes are getting bigger and bigger, and that’s not a good trend for the environment.
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League of Women Voters of Athens County holds forum between 4th Ward City Council candidates
By Anna Millar | Mar. 24, 2021City Council candidates Alan Swank and Chris Fahl answered community questions about the environment, diversity and more Tuesday.
Uncle Sam: Why you should get an aquarium
By Sam Smith | Mar. 11, 2021Maintaining an aquarium is a meaningful exercise in balance that can be extended to so many other parts of our lives.
Winning ECO Challenge team plans to make positive impact on Athens
By Lily Roby | Mar. 11, 2021With the implementation of their StepNpull hands-free foot door opener across campus, the winning team of the 5th ECO Challenge hopes to make OU a safer, more sustainable place.
Uncle Sam: Moving beyond cars
By Sam Smith | Mar. 5, 2021Cars cost us time and money all while putting ourselves and the planet at risk. Here’s why you should think about ditching yours.
Organizations, individuals join forces for Little Miami River conservation
By Joe Timmerman | Dec. 18, 2020The Little Miami River is the cleanest it has been in the last 40 years.
Officials, students discuss waste, sustainability around the holiday season
By Keri Johnson | Dec. 1, 2020Cardboard is as valuable as ever.
Fewer students on campus temporarily reduces OU’s environmental impact
By Isabel Nissley | Nov. 5, 2020A look at how Ohio University’s environmental impact has changed due to the pandemic.
Athena Cinema hosts Sustainability Film Series virtually
By Lily Roby | Nov. 4, 2020The series is hosted by the Athena Cinema, University Libraries and the Environmental Studies Program.
People connect with their trees amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Joe Timmerman | Oct. 8, 2020During this time of social disconnect, people are finding ways to connect with nature.
'Greener Pastures' episode 5: On plastic
By Kyra Leckrone and Zach James | Oct. 4, 2020Greener Pastures hosts discuss plastic on their most recent episode.
'Greener Pastures' episode 4: Importance of Trees
By Kyra Leckrone and Zach James | Sep. 20, 2020On this episode of Greener Pastures, hosts Kyra Leckrone and Zach James discuss the impact trees have on the environment.
City of Athens keeps composting through city-wide program
By Taylor Burnette | Sep. 9, 2020Approximately 1,500 households use the city’s composting services.
OU professors discuss ways to combat climate change
By Lily Roby | Aug. 24, 2020Recent use of industrial factories and transportation has led to escalating greenhouse gases.
Weekender Briefs: What’s happening this week
By Riley Runnells | July 9, 2020More lists will come as events are rescheduled.
World Environment Day focuses on biodiversity
By Taylor Burnette | June 5, 2020Ohio University professors and students are working toward environmental projects and awareness.
City Council: Additional art pieces will be added to traffic control boxes
By Kyra Leckrone | Apr. 6, 2020Local artists’ work will be displayed on the traffic control boxes throughout Athens.
"Greener Pastures' Episode 3: Plastic Problem
By Kyra Leckrone and Zach James | Feb. 27, 2020Kyra and Zach talk about plastic and its impact on the environment.
Episode 1: Heating Up
By Kyra Leckrone and Zach James | Jan. 28, 2020In the first episode of Greener Pastures, hosts Kyra and Zach discuss global warming and what you can do to prevent it!
Prose and Cons: Trump is the least environmentally conscious president yet
By Joey Perkins | Nov. 25, 2019Trump’s decisions about the environment are not only going to impact us while he’s in office; it will continue for years to come.
