Riley’s Rundown: Celebrities need to post less and do more for the environment
By Riley Runnells | Nov. 21, 2019Celebrities could take a note from Leonardo DiCaprio, Lil Dicky and Gisele Bundchen.
ENVIRONMENT
So Listen: Why the world isn’t reacting to climate change like it reacted to the ozone hole
By Mikayla Rochelle | Nov. 19, 2019Let’s compare the quick reaction caused by a hole in the ozone layer to the lack of action taken about climate change.
On the Ball: The pitfalls of the fast fashion industry
By Rory Ball | Nov. 18, 2019It is time to use better solutions.
EcoReps organization gets a makeover with new leadership, goals
By Riley Runnells | Nov. 17, 2019Liam Walker and Shayna Ritchey are the new leaders of EcoReps.
Helping the environment through healthy meat consumption
By Maddie Bussert | Nov. 17, 2019The meat industry, specifically, is the component of our food system that has the largest negative effect on our environment.
Recycling is more than meets the eye
By Keri Johnson | Nov. 13, 2019Recycling is more than tossing plastics into a blue bin.
Independent candidates influence city government despite not holding office
By George Shillcock | Nov. 6, 2019Independent candidates Krane, Hamrick and Monday plan to continue their activism to influence city government.
Climate change activism comes to Athens
By George Shillcock | Sep. 20, 2019Athens’ version of the Global Climate Strike took place Friday morning at Village Bakery.
Rural Action helps promote sustainability on campus and beyond
By Courtney Perrett | Sep. 16, 2019The group has partnered with OU to promote zero waste initiatives.
New OU app offers tours of significant Athens areas
By Ian McKenzie | Sep. 4, 2019There are tours for The Ridges, energy and biofuels and several others.
OU College of Business works to incorporate sustainable practices into curriculum
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 15, 2019OU professor Colin Gabler teaches Sustainability and Marketing, a course focusing on sustainable practices in business.
Keeping bees in a changing environment
By Jessica Hill | Apr. 3, 2019One family of beekeepers has enjoyed its hobby even in a challenging time for bees.
APD investigating animal cruelty case after opossum dies
By Ellen Wagner | Feb. 26, 2019The opossum was brought to a wildlife rehabilitator with severe burns Friday and died Monday.
Culinary Services plans to remove straws from OU dining areas
By Susie Griffin | Oct. 31, 2018At the start of the Fall Semester 2018, Latitude 39 removed straws and West 82 has planned a solution to eliminate them.
See how OU’s composting initiatives adds up to other universities in the state
By Taylor Johnston | Aug. 22, 2018OU’s composting facility shows to be costly but beneficial in the long run
Here’s what you need to know about safe swimming this summer
By Logan Moore | July 2, 2018A man who went missing in the Hocking River last week has sparked conversation about water safety.
City Council: Members discussed Athens-Hocking recycling contract renewal
By Sarah M. Penix | May 29, 2018Athens will host its first-ever national motorcycle rally July 8-14.
Bird watching festival to provide outdoor fun and environmental education
By Alexis Eichelberger | Apr. 18, 2018The annual Birds in the Hills is about more than just those with feathers.
Some Athens bars are ditching straws. Here’s why they're making the switch
By Jess Umbarger | Apr. 3, 2018Some bars on Court Street have stopped giving customers straws with their drinks to help eliminate waste.
Gardeners can buy and trade seeds at the Spring Seed Exchange
By Meghan Morris | Mar. 8, 2018Spring Seed Exchange will allow people to browse various seeds Saturday at the Athens Community Center.
