Tag: environment
SU turns off Dome lights in response to student Earth Day advocacy
A SU spokesperson confirmed the university would turn off the Dome’s upper ring lighting from Monday night through midnight Tuesday. Read More »
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 »
Companies to pay for climate change-related damages under state law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring carbon-emitting companies to pay for climate change-driven damages across the state. 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 »
SU, Puerto Rican students collaborate in environmental justice film
Students at Syracuse University and the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón collaborated virtually on “A Tale of Two Cities: Reclaiming Niagara Falls and Salinas,” a documentary spanning two places 2,000 miles apart. 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 »
'Art for Art's Sake' shows Cuban history-themed work at no cost
Newhouse School of Public Communications Professors Richard Breyer and Dennis Kinsey teamed up to create the Cuban-inspired art series “Art for Art’s Sake.” 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 »
New York officials discuss Syracuse housing, poverty at SUNY ESF panel
New York state and city officials discussed policy and societal conflicts in and around the city of Syracuse at an Earth Week Panel at SUNY-ESF’s Gateway Center Tuesday. Read More »
Wind down the semester with these 5 events
This week in Syracuse, enjoy activities from a full moon ceremony to an SU Senior Fashion Show. Read More »
First Green Innovation Competition awards $15,000 toward student sustainability proposal
Sophomores Josephine Crow and Lilyan Minicozzi received the first-place title and a $15,000 grant at Syracuse University’s inaugural Green Innovation Competition. Their project, “Marmalade: turning university waste into something sweet!” proposes a waste-reduction and recycling system for dormitory move-in and move-out. Read More »
SU students apathetic toward presidential primary elections
Several Syracuse University students said they were frustrated with the election and the university’s communication surrounding the polling. 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 »
SUNY ESF to create a 'sustainability plan' to reduce its environmental impact
ESF's Office of Sustainability has begun to develop a sustainability plan to mitigate environmental harm caused by the campus. Read More »
SU Art Museum allows attendees to experience ecological art from home
The Syracuse University Art Museum is launching its most robust e-museum. Bringing together all of their exhibits online, people can explore the museum’s galleries online. Read More »
Kathy Kelly draws on firsthand experiences in anti-war talk with the Syracuse Peace Council
In collaboration with the Syracuse Peace Council, Kathy Kelly delivered a talk about her time spent in countries affected by U.S. militarism. Read More »
With perpetual bad news, why shouldn’t I be pessimistic?
Abandoning all belief in America gets us absolutely nowhere, but on the other end of the spectrum, seeing bad news and wishing for betterment is equally futile. Read More »
Valentine's Day is not so appreciative of the Earth it’s polluting
Love being a largely universal desire makes it easier for corporations to force capitalism through tangible gifts around Valentine’s Day. The one who suffers the most from a boom in production is the one we should love the most — Earth. Read More »
SU sustainability lab conducts waste audits, looks for sustainable solutions
Researchers at Syracuse University's Dynamic Sustainability Lab conducted a waste audit to evaluate trash and recycling at SU and improve practices. Read More »
SU students, professors discuss mental health toll of climate change studies
Surya Vaidy – a student studying environment, sustainability and policy – believes people need to combat climate anxiety by taking action. Read More »
Over 1,000 acres of land returned to the Onondaga Nation
The agreement is part of a plan to restore and rehabilitate natural resources damaged by the release of hazardous substances, according to the statement. Read More »