environment
Confession of a green man
I have to admit it—I am an environmentalist. Any day now, I expect my blood to turn green. I’m not insane, but I am crazy. I’m crazy about organic foods and solar panels. I’m crazy about farmers’ markets and reusable canvas bags.
After Power Shift Summit, students to continue push for climate bill’s passage
Washington University students continued to demand effective clean energy legislation following last week’s Power Shift by attending and organizing events promoting the 350 International Day of Climate Action.
Frog die-off alarms University researchers
Researchers at Washington University have noticed an unusual decline in the number of frog species found in Central America.
Screens to go Green
Following a silent demonstration from an anonymous party, the Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science has pledged to cut down the amount of time it operates several flat-screen televisions in its buildings.
The long answer to ‘How was your summer?’
As an environmental studies major (social sciences track—got to keep my sanity as the prototypical Wash. U. pre-med), it was always my dream to intern or work for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). I had no idea I would get the opportunity right after freshman year. Interning at the EPA this summer, I learned the [...]
Our path to sustainability
Some of the greatest challenges of the 21st century – issues relating to energy, the environment, and sustainability – are central parts of our mission here at Washington University in St. Louis.
Eco Fashion
It’s almost summer vacation, and that means time for relaxation and self-evaluation. You don’t think you’ve done that badly this year, but know there’s always room for improvement. After patting yourself on the back for planting a tree this past Earth Day and trying to save the world, why not continue the trend and do something good for your body and style?
Students and faculty critique ‘clean coal’
Several Washington University environment and energy experts came together to critique clean coal and to discuss problems with the University’s funding of a Missouri clean coal initiative.
University dedicates $12 million to campus clean coal initiative
Chancellor Mark Wrighton announced Tuesday that Washington University will be establishing a Consortium for Clean Coal Utilization, bringing University researchers together with industry leaders and government officials to make St. Louis a hub for clean coal research.
The $12 million initiative is part of the University’s $60 million effort to “advance [...]
University to eliminate bottled water to increase sustainability
In an effort to increase campus sustainability efforts, the Washington University administration is discussing a plan to eliminate all bottled water on campus.
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