Mayor Mendenhall: Improving Salt Lake City's Air Quality
The future of Salt Lake City's air quality seems hazy - here's Mayor Erin Mendenhall's plan to clean it up.
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How Heavy for Atlas -- A Poem
"How heavy the Earth must have been for Atlas..."
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Futuristic February for an Eco-Friendly Earth
It’s no secret that trash is becoming an increasing problem in today’s world. Among issues of climate change, the topic of plastics and...
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Why My Family is Doing A Sustainable Christmas This Year & How Yours Can Too!
How you can make your white Christmas a little bit greener this year!
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Warming Winters Caused the Polar Vortex
The polar vortex left those of us in the Midwest freezing and confused last January. A warmer-than-normal winter was interrupted by a frigid cold spell, with record-breaking negative temperatures. Are winters getting warmer or colder, and how is climate change to blame?
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Nicole Anderson Ellis: VCU Professor and Local Elected Official
Professor Ellis, of VCU's department of focused inquiry, is up for reelection on Nov. 5 for the Henricopolis Soil & Water Conservation District. Since she first won a seat on the board in 2011, about 530 acres of land have been preserved in Henrico County.
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Slowing Down the Fashion Industry
Fast fashion has a major impact on the environment -- it’s time we start shopping ethically
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Four Positive Things People Around the World Are Doing to Combat Climate Change
Most of the time, when you see environmental topics in the news, they are pretty depressing. The burning of the Amazon Rainforest, the...
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"It's Not Easy Being Green" | How to Feel Less Intimidated by an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
Nothing worth having comes easy -- that’s a fact. I think it’s safe to say that everyone wants a prosperous planet that is beautiful for...
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7 Ways To Save The Planet Every Day
Not just on Earth Day!
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The Easiest Ways to Help the Environment
It is hard to keep from noticing that little bit of guilt that is felt whenever you throw a plastic bottle in the trash or use a plastic...
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The Paperless Progress
"At the end of the day, what is important is the steps you've taken to make yourself more aware of your environment." My experience with attempting to be a paperless student for one semester.
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When The Sun Rises
When the sun rises, When the wind blows, Beyond the valley the violets grow. My tribe calls the valley home, sharing Its bounties with the...
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Easy Ways to Be More Environmentally Conscience as a College Student
Follow these easy tips to decrease your impact on the environment without sacroficing your lifestyle.
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Why You Should Think Twice About Booking That Spring Break Cruise
Cruises—many of us have been on them, and many of us love them, but what impact do these “floating cities” have on the environment? What...
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Key West Bans Certain Sunscreens to Protect Coral Reefs
It’s difficult to imagine a tropical paradise without its thriving marine life. Exotic species, blue water, and colorful coral reefs are...
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Nerd Talk Tuesday : Talking Trees!?
Nerd Talk Tuesday Featuring : “Talking Trees?” I hope you’re ready, kiddos, because the following information is going to make you regret...
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Saving the Planet is Up to the Youth
It's up to us, today's youth, to save our planet and here's why.
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It's Not Too Late: Global Warming and the Poor
The fight against global warming is often thought of solely as an environmental issue; however, the profound social, economic, and...
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Red Tide: What's Happening and What You Need to Know
I was born and raised in Pennsylvania. As many people know, Pennsylvania a state of steel, the Amish, and evergreen trees. However, two...
