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Money Cant Buy an Environmental Conscience: Celebrities Need to Go Green, Stay Green

Money Can’t Buy an Environmental Conscience: Celebrities Need to Go Green, Stay Green

February 11, 2016

Paul G. Allen is not a name that is easily recognizable, but let’s put it this way — if Microsoft were a band, Bill Gates would be the lead singer, and Allen would be the drummer. Aside from being...

GOP Pres. Candidates Need to Realize Climate Change Threatens National Security

January 31, 2016

I watched the Republican Debate last Thursday, but I'm not sure why. With "ringleader" Trump's refusal to attend the debate, I figured it would be less theatrical, less circus-y and centered more around...

Government Officials in Flint, Mich. Display Gross Negligence in Water Crisis

Government Officials in Flint, Mich. Display Gross Negligence in Water Crisis

January 28, 2016

Flint, Mich. is a town where 40 percent of the people live below the poverty line, 73 percent of the population is not white and the residents have been drinking toxic water for the past year because...

The Perfect New Years Resolution: Going Green

The Perfect New Year’s Resolution: Going Green

January 26, 2016

If conservatives believe climate change is a hoax invented by liberals, I get to believe Santa was invented by Republicans. Think about it. His clothes are red, he promotes big industry, his company is...

Society Needs to Cut Back on Excessive Waste During the Holidays

Society Needs to Cut Back on Excessive Waste During the Holidays

January 22, 2016

Although the holidays are the “most wonderful time of the year,” they are also the most wasteful time of the year. Considering statistics of just how detrimental to the environment our holiday season...

Oregon Occupation Illustrates Societys Failings

Oregon Occupation Illustrates Society’s Failings

January 11, 2016

The takeover of the Federal building at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon is a perfect representation of how we have failed as a society. The situation exudes white privilege, hypocrisy and...

Republican Presidential Candidates Need to Take Climate Change Seriously

December 26, 2015

The Republican presidential candidates have two approaches to addressing climate change and environmental policy: 1. Deny everything or 2. Do nothing.According to the Boston Globe, when Admiral Samuel...

Paris Conference is a Bunch of Pie-Crust Promises

Paris Conference is a Bunch of Pie-Crust Promises

December 10, 2015

What do climate summits and Republicans have in common? They are equally effective in mitigating a response to the negative impacts of climate change. It’s been the same song and dance at climate summits...

Head to Head: Are Protests Better Lead by an Individual or by the Group

Head to Head: Are Protests Better Lead by an Individual or by the Group

November 19, 2015

Protests Need Collective Will and Effort to be Successful by Andrea Kay Palmer From the global support offered to France and Beirut after terrorist attacks, to the Mizzou football team forcing the resignation...

In Green We Trust: How Religion Impacts the Way We View the Environment

In Green We Trust: How Religion Impacts the Way We View the Environment

November 6, 2015

America was founded under premises of God. We are "one nation under God." Our currency ensures that “in God we trust.” God and country are practically synonymous in these parts. Religion is one of...

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