Tag: environment
The environment is counting on you to eat healthier
SU students need to eat a more environmentally-friendly diet and SU needs to serve us it. Read More »
Where do Syracuse's Democratic mayoral candidates stand on the environment?
Both Greene and Bey said that while Walsh hasn’t done anything wrong in terms of his pro-environmental efforts, he also hasn’t done enough. Read More »
Our environment needs more environmental students
The planet depends on an increase of environmental majors. Read More »
Plastic bags at SU dining halls pose sustainability challenge
SU has made its own efforts to reduce plastic usage in dining halls, but the pandemic has made it difficult to make campus more sustainable. Read More »
SUNY-ESF replaces plastic products in vending machines with aluminum
The change went into effect this semester, after ESF signed the #breakfreefromplastic campus pledge last year. Read More »
We need to stop overlooking the mental health of men
Mental health has garnered attention during this pandemic, but men’s mental health is still neglected. Read More »
Syracuse needs to take climate change seriously
Climate change is a threat to us all, not just those in Texas or California. Read More »
We need to vote this November to save our environment
Climate change is real, and it’s getting worse. To make progress in this fight, we need a new general on the battlefield. Read More »
Lower carbon emissions are a silver lining from COVID-19 pandemic
As we’ve been locked away in our houses, carbon emissions have fallen to 14-year lows, showing the true silver lining of this pandemic. Read More »
Safety from COVID-19 doesn't have to sacrifice sustainability
Syracuse University and dozens of retail institutions have shied away from reusable containers due to the perceived risk of COVID-19 spread. Their policy changes are hurting the environment. Read More »
Professors collaborate on environment and energy projects across state
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is providing $109,368 to fund eight environmental and energy technology projects involving New York academics. Read More »
Destiny USA organizes sensory-friendly events
Three entertainment parks in Destiny USA mall — WonderWorks, Apex Entertainment and Museum of Intrigue — hold sensory-friendly events and create more accessible environments. Read More »
Syracuse retailers adjust to plastic bag ban
A state-wide ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect Sunday. Read More »
SUNY-ESF to begin search process for new president
The names of individuals nominated for SUNY-ESF president will remain confidential to the public throughout the search process to encourage a deeper pool of candidates. Read More »
Former congressman talks conservative solutions to climate change
Bob Inglis spoke to the Syracuse University chapter of College Republicans on Wednesday night. Read More »
SUNY-ESF works to boost number of applicants
A report from the university’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions found that the number of freshman applicants dropped by almost 20% between the 2018-19 academic year and the current academic year. Read More »
Syracuse climate strike is what environmental activism should look like
Environment columnist Anthonyne Metulus says that impact protests like the Syracuse climate strike are what environmental activism needs. Read More »
Barnes Center at The Arch accessible to SUNY-ESF students
Located just across the street from Illick Hall, the Barnes Center nearly borders the SUNY-ESF campus. Read More »
Eliminating green spaces for construction projects can impact students for years to come
Environment columnist Anthonyne Metelus argues that eliminating green spaces for construction projects can impact students for years to come. Read More »
Plastic straw bans are limiting for people with disabilities
Plastic straw bans — like those instituted in Syracuse dining halls last year —limit accessibility to those who have disabilities and chronic illnesses. Read More »
Turn environmental awareness into action
Events like Earthfest demonstrate that environmental awareness is increasing, but there is more we can do to turn our awareness into action. Read More »
There should be water fountains on every SU dorm floor
For the sake of the environment and college student budgets, there should be water fountains on every SU dorm floor. Read More »
Clay town supervisor criticizes expanded ‘Community Grid Plus’ proposal
Supervisor Damian Ulatowski, who’s in favor of the hybrid tunnel model, said the costs associated with the Community Grid Plus plan are unclear. Read More »
Green New Deal must sustain an evolving economy
Business columnist Jack Ramza argues that people must ensure that the Green New Deal will be able to consistently create jobs and sustain an evolving economy. Read More »