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.
ENVIRONMENT
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.
Solar tariff could affect proposed community solar program
By Shelby Campbell | Feb. 5, 2018The tariff could also affect local solar manufacturers.
Land sales in the Wayne National Forest worry environmental groups
By Shelby Campbell | Feb. 1, 2018Fracking can cause pollution to waterways and dislocate endangered species.
Proposed ballot issue includes opt-out Community Solar Program
By Shelby Campbell | Jan. 23, 2018The program will include a $1-2 per month carbon fee to encourage consumers to reduce energy use.
OU freshman has been contributing to biofuel research since high school
By Madeleine Peck | Jan. 17, 2018The lab received a $500,000 grant from Honda for biofuel research.
Shifting understandings of climate change prompt new classroom conversations
By Madeleine Peck | Nov. 19, 2017Professors think communication is critical for addressing the changing planet effectively.
EPA to repeal Obama-era Clean Power Plan
By Maddie Capron | Oct. 10, 2017The EPA is considering writing a new, “less-stringent” rule to replace the Clean Power Plan.
People are using Wayne National Forest as a dumpsite
By Abbey Marshall | Sep. 13, 2017Locals are getting involved to stop the illegal practice.
Executive order poses environmental rollbacks, said to help coal miners
By Abbey Marshall | Apr. 11, 2017The order rescinds six Obama-era executive orders aimed at curbing climate change by reducing carbon emissions to make the coal industry competitive.
University to install new lights around The Convo
By Emily Leber | Jan. 25, 2017There is no set time frame for the implementation of The Convo project.
Athena Cinema to screen movies about sustainability, environmental issues
By Georgia Davis | Jan. 24, 2017The Spring Sustainability Series will start Wednesday at 7 p.m. with Jumbo Wild and Moving the Giants.
Anti-fracking protesters withstand cold to challenge Wayne National Forest auction
By Patrick Connolly | Dec. 10, 2016More than 50 protesters demonstrated in front of the Wayne National Forest headquarters to speak out against the auction of Wayne land for fracking.
Athens County anti-fracking charter determined ‘invalid’ by Ohio Supreme Court
By Abbey Marshall | Sep. 26, 2016The majority decision with one dissent means the charter will not appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Local residents, students occupy Forest Service meeting over fracking concerns
By Taylor Maple | Sep. 11, 2016People occupied Saturday’s workshop in protest of the possible fracking in Wayne National Forest.
