By Rachael Ramchand In Florida, serious water quality issues have been occurring for quite some time. In the Tampa Bay Area, water goat devices are used to capture garbage that flows out of storm water discharge areas, preventing debris from polluting and causing damage to the ecosystem. These devices strain the water, collecting hundreds of pounds […]
Unity is a mindset of winners
By Paige Johnson Babe Ruth, one of the greatest and most well-known baseball players of all time once said, “The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play well together, the team won’t be worth a […]
The environmental impact of St. Pete pier solar parking canopy
By: Francisco Navarro The era of using fossil fuels as a major resource is over, and the planet is begging us to commit to renewable energy. The journey ahead will be one of extreme difficulties, but if we make the effort and start switching to easily accessible clean energy solutions, we can start making a […]
Stadium sustainability brings fans closer to their team
By Travis Politakis With the increase in popularity of sports over the last century, came the increase and demand of bigger and better stadium venues. Stadiums such as Boston’s Fenway Park, Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Green Bay’s Lambeau Field are some of the most historic stadiums in all of sports that fans love to visit. […]
Sustainability Committee pushes to improve UT’s environmental footprint
By Lindsay Price UT’s Faculty Sustainability Committee is tasked with finding ways to conserve energy, protect the environment and pioneer a more sustainable future on campus. Members of the committee brainstorm proposals to improve UT’s environmental footprint, as well as organizing events and initiatives to encourage students to get involved. The mission often overlaps with […]