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Writer: Maizy Ludden

How to make your move out eco-friendly

Environment columnist Maizy Ludden lists some quick tips for how to make your end-of-the-semester move out clean and green. Read More »

May 9, 2018 at 2:28 pm


Women in STEM are fighting climate change from Syracuse to Antarctica

Environment columnist Maizy Ludden explores how scientists in Syracuse are encouraging girls to speak up against climate change and workplace misogyny. Read More »

April 11, 2018 at 10:07 pm


The paintbrush is mightier than the sword with ESF’s environmental mural

Environment columnist Maizy Ludden discusses an environmental mural that will be unveiled by the Sketchy Stumpies art group this Earth Week from April 16-22. Read More »

March 27, 2018 at 10:00 pm


Study to save the earth with SU’s pending eco-sustainability major

Environment columnist Maizy Ludden breaks down SU’s proposal for an environment, sustainability and policy major. Read More »

March 7, 2018 at 10:58 pm


New York state is finally fighting its plastic phantom

Environment columnist Maizy Ludden applauds New York state’s decision to address its plastic bag problem and combat the effects of waste on the environment. Read More »

February 20, 2018 at 10:10 pm


Snowmobiles will soon disrupt winter wonderlands in the Adirondacks

Environment columnist Maizy Ludden encourages Gov. Andrew Cuomo to further protect the Adirondack Mountains’ Boreas Ponds from motorized vehicle use. Read More »

February 12, 2018 at 11:31 pm


New York state must break the status quo and raise funding to protect its environment

Environment columnist Maizy Ludden considers whether New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s environmental protection funding is enough to keep New York afloat amid rising climate change problems. Read More »

February 4, 2018 at 10:52 pm


The D.O.'s new Environment columnist says it's time to address climate change and move toward a climate of compassion

Environment columnist Maizy Ludden explains how evolution makes climate change denial possible and how it can help us overcome roadblocks to action. Read More »

January 15, 2018 at 9:08 pm


This SUNY-ESF professor is trying to find a cure for a bat-killing disease

A SUNY-ESF professor is fighting for the future of the nation’s bats by trying to uncover the effects of a deadly disease called white-nose syndrome. Read More »

December 3, 2017 at 11:17 pm


Study: Female researchers are less likely to have academic research published

Female experts said for discrepancies in academic papers to change, beliefs and practices of those who encourage students to publish must change. Read More »

November 28, 2017 at 11:53 pm


Extinct tortoise species may return to the Galápagos thanks to SUNY-ESF professor

A SUNY-ESF professor is working to bring a long-extinct species of tortoise back from extinction. Read More »

November 12, 2017 at 10:29 pm


SUNY-ESF artist-in-residence aims to inspire others through papermaking art

Emma Percy uses natural materials, such as leaves, flowers and ferns, to create works of art. Read More »

October 29, 2017 at 11:28 pm


SUNY-ESF helps plan a sustainable village and learning community in Haiti

Landscape architecture students at SUNY-ESF are teaming up with other state schools to create ecologically-friendly plans. Read More »

October 17, 2017 at 9:17 pm


SUNY-ESF researchers bring near-extinct snails back to the wild

A lab at SUNY-ESF raised and released a group of near-extinct snails into Chittenango Falls State Park. Read More »

October 3, 2017 at 12:25 am


SUNY-ESF professors research urban tree benefits in Syracuse

Urban trees provide “megacities” with more than $500 million in economic benefits each year, according to research published by a SUNY-ESF professor. Read More »

September 13, 2017 at 11:16 pm


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 »

September 4, 2017 at 10:04 pm