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.
ENVIRONMENT
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.
Save the Trees or I’ll Break Your Knees: Build Back Better would help environment but is unlikely to pass
By Megan Diehl | Jan. 13, 2022If there is any hope of conserving our planet as an inhabitable place for all, the number of politicians who simply reject climate change as a devastatingly real consequence of human activity further diminishes it.
Board of Trustees discusses new programs, majors
By News Staff Report | Jan. 13, 2022The Academic and Student Success Committee met Thursday.
Conversation on climate change brings forth different perspectives
By Lauren Serge | Nov. 18, 2021The Contemporary History Institute hosted a conversation on climate change sharing three speakers’ perspectives on climate change through the lens of their specific expertise.
Save the Trees or I’ll Break your Knees: Beware of greenwashing
By Megan Diehl | Oct. 26, 2021Companies marketing “green” solutions aren’t always what they seem.
OU Student Farm gives sustainable food experience to all
By Liz Partsch | Oct. 8, 2021The flourishing Ohio University Student Farm provides for both students and the community.
