Tag: conservation
Opinion: Katy Perry’s trip to space sends ironic, performative messages
Our society has a bad habit of focusing on or “memeing” celebrities who slather fake activism onto their actions. Instead, we should look to role models who are making efforts to create real, systematic change and exemplify such behavior in ourselves. Read More »
Opinion: Beware of political candidates working against U.S. nature’s protection
It’s not enough for one to simply love nature; it’s not enough to retreat into it and it’s not enough to simply know about it. To love nature in America now requires political participation because without our advocacy, it’s under grave threat. Read More »
Opinion: Gen Z should explore sustainability through fashion
Thrift stores have long been a staple for those on a budget, but today they are an essential part of an eco-conscious lifestyle. Read More »
Opinion: HHS must commit to public welfare, not RFK Jr.’s opinions
As the department navigates the evolving landscape of public health, effective leadership must be pragmatic. Read More »
Opinion: Hurricane Helene foreshadows our climate's future
It’s clear that climate change impacts numerous communities in a variety of severe, unequal ways. To ensure its effects don’t continue to persist, we must listen to the experts. We can no longer ignore them, especially when the evidence is right in front of us. Read More »
Opinion: SU dining needs to expand its plant-based options
Syracuse University is home to a diverse student body, and with that comes a variety of dietary needs and preferences. It's time for the campus dining facilities to reflect that diversity. Read More »
‘Green jobs’ provide a new wave of job opportunities for future generations
As students at Syracuse University, we are at the forefront of change in the U.S. as New York state continues to be a leader in climate action. Read More »
Why women in ecology are crucial to the climate movement
Principles of ecofeminism are crucial to facilitating greater change and providing a voice to those who have been silenced. It is in humanity's best interest to give women a seat at the table. 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 »
Expert explains the significance of tiger reintroduction in Central Asia
The government of Kazakhstan signed a plan this week to reintroduce tigers back to a part of their native range 70 years after they went extinct there. Read More »
National parks should do more to conserve the nature it seeks to protect
Environmental columnist Victoria Chen highlights the duality of national parks, which provide a way for Americans to appreciate nature but also poses a threat to nature through commercialization. Read More »
Roosevelt Wild Life Collection receives antelope donation from SU alumnus
The Roosevelt Wild Life Collection at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry recently received a sable antelope donation from a Syracuse University alumnus who travels the world to hunt. Read More »
