Tag: environment
Renowned architect to speak at SUNY-ESF about creating natural landscapes
The Department of Landscape Architecture at SUNY-ESF will host a lecture by renowned architect Gary Hilderbrand on Thursday. His firm is known for incorporating natural elements into landscape design. Read More »
SUArt Gallery hosts reception for priceless Arthur Ross collection
Arthur Ross devoted his life to the environment, international relations and art. Now Syracuse University is hosting a reception featuring his priceless European masterpiece collection. Read More »
The top opinion columns of 2017 — so far
From free college tuition to the demolition of Chuck's, 2017 has already been an eventful year. It's not over yet, but there's been plenty to talk about, so we've rounded up the best opinion columns so far. Read More »
Reader criticizes New York state attorney general's support of Paris Climate Agreement
Tom Harris, Executive Director of the International Climate Science Coalition, says the Paris Climate Agreement targets the wrong countries, as developing nations cause the majority of carbon dioxide emissions. Read More »
SUNY-ESF administrator works to restock Onondaga Lake with state’s once abundant Atlantic salmon
Atlantic salmon were once native and abundant in New York state, but overfishing and the building of dams, coupled with pollution, caused the fish to die off in the state, according to NYup.com. Read More »
Earthfest brings the Syracuse community together to celebrate Earth Day
Earthfest aims to connect Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry with the broader Syracuse community through promoting sustainability. Read More »
3 years from its target, SUNY-ESF continues implementing the updated Vision 2020 strategic plan
In 2003, SUNY-ESF created Vision 2020, a set of goals centered on topics like student life and financial security from the state to be achieved by the year 2020. The vision was updated with new and reaffirmed goals in 2015. Read More »
Bulman: There’s no Planet B, and other takeaways from the Syracuse March for Science
Environment columnist Morgan Bulman explains how ordinary people can make sure they have a stake in the future of the planet. Read More »
Nuclear plants must be the basis of New York’s clean energy plan until future of all renewable energy is achieved
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to subsidize three nuclear power plants in upstate New York, despite a recent study that shows the plan will cost public institutions millions of dollars. Read More »
SUNY-ESF adjunct professor awarded state department funding to monitor wetlands
Timothy Howard was awarded $114,000 by the US State Department to conduct monitoring of the lower St. Lawrence River wetlands and Lake Ontario. Read More »
Everything is awesome … except environmental degradation at the hands of an upcoming Legoland in upstate New York
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains how the negative environmental impacts of a Legoland built in the town of Goshen, New York, should outweigh any economic considerations for the project. Read More »
Chemistry research lab at SUNY-ESF works to lessen the harsh side effects of chemotherapy
Christopher Nomura and post-doctoral fellow Ata Pinto from SUNY-ESF developed a special polymer capable of tricking cancer cells into ingesting chemotherapy drugs in a ‘Trojan horse’ style maneuver. With a more precise delivery method, these polymers may allow for lower doses of chemotherapy with the same effectiveness. Read More »
Environmentalists and indigenous rights advocates at SUNY-ESF unite against completion of the Dakota Access Pipeline
Officials at ESF were disappointed but unsurprised by Trump’s executive orders expediting approval of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The college’s Center for Native Peoples and the Environment aims to bring indigenous concerns and expertise to the fore of scientific discussion at ESF. Read More »
$2 billion clean water proposal is simply not enough for New York state to replace pipelines
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains why New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s clean water proposal is a step in the right direction, but not enough to solve the state’s water problem. Read More »
SUNY-ESF students express concerns about President Donald Trump’s travel ban
SUNY-ESF students met on Wednesday to discuss their reactions to President Donald Trump’s immigration ban that impacts seven Muslim-majority countries. The SUNY system is also undertaking a survey to understand the ban’s impacts on the entirety of the state school system. Read More »
SUNY-ESF students express concern about accessibility to counseling services
Some SUNY-ESF students said the college needs to hire more therapists for the new SUNY-ESF Counseling Services. Read More »
Gallery: Scenes from Standing Rock as many continue to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline
See in photos scenes from the Standing Rock Native American Reservation, where thousands of people have gathered to peacefully protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. Many Syracuse University community members have also joined in the efforts. Read More »
Thrift shopping is responsible, cheap, fashionable
Heading to your nearest thrift store benefits more than just your wallet -- thrift shopping means a healthier planet and a more eclectic wardrobe. Read More »
Syracuse University students recognized in sustainable housing design competition
The competition challenged the team of SU students to bring elements of environmental sustainability, good design practices and a community connection incorporated into one building. Read More »
SUNY-ESF student tackles wastewater treatment plan in Iceland during study abroad
SUNY-ESF senior Maria Scicchitano completed her capstone project while working with an engineer in the town where she stayed in Iceland. Read More »
How Keene State College is heating campus with purified waste vegetable oil
The college is in the middle of transitioning from No. 6 fuel oil to a 100 percent purified waste vegetable oil to heat its campus and is the first college to do so in the country. Read More »
SUNY-ESF researcher receives grant for landscape preservation of cemetery
The grants come from the United States National Parks Service to assess and develop plans for the preservation of the Fredericksburg National Cemetery and the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Read More »
SUNY-ESF graduate program focuses on indigenous knowledge as part of sustainability
With the help from a USDA grant, ESF is creating a partnership program with Salish Kootenai College in Montana to study biocultural restoration. 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 »