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 […]
A fresh take on journalism will help save the planet
By Ivy Velasquez Growing up, teachers in high school or middle school would require a current events assignment at least once a week. Usually history or English teachers would require their students to bring in a clip of an article they had chosen that week, along with a written report on what the student gained […]
5 Things That Are Harmful for the Environment
By Cassidy Gaudes Over the last few years, a handful of restaurants and places around the world have begun to change their policies on plastic items. Places in the UK now charge for plastic bags, and countries including the U.S., New Zealand, and England have banned microbeads. Some restaurants have moved to paper straws and […]