The global climate continues to rise every day while cattle are the No. 1 agricultural source of greenhouse gases in the world. Opinions Editor Cam Kauffman argues that cutting back on red meat consumption could reduce negative effects on the environment.
Over 80% of the ocean is unexplored, and this largely stems from the sheer difficulty of exploring most of the ocean. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters advocates for deep ocean exploration and protections of this uncharted territory.
On his first day, President Joe Biden signed 15 executive orders with topics ranging from the pandemic to climate change. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues Biden’s top priority should be uniting the country, especially in the face of COVID-19 and January’s political whirlwind.
Daniel Galkowski from the College Republicans Club and Spencer Lavelle from the College Democrats Club sit down with TommieMedia’s Justin Amaker to discuss three major topics before Tuesday’s election.
The Climate Clock counts down the time until we burn through the global carbon budget. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues we can’t let the climate crisis be pushed aside, especially with the limited time we have remaining to take action.
The root of being a conscious consumer is to understand how the way we consume goods and services affects our lives and environments. Columnist Zaid Khan argues we need to make a transition back to a more localized and sustainable lifestyle for farming, manufacturing and retail.
If consumers are not educated enough about proper waste management, and if it is not properly enforced by environmental regulations and sustainability policies, problems such as plastic waste will not decrease as much as we need them to. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez-Nidasio argues before banning certain materials or taxing the use of certain products, people should be well-educated on environment-friendly practices.
Across the globe, climate scientists have observed a rapid change in urban environments. Columnist Zaid Khan argues even though pollution has stagnated, climate change will continue if we don’t use this time to proactively change our way of life.
In March 2019, General Mills announced their mission to turn 100 million acres of farmland into regenerative agriculture by 2030. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues strategies like carbon farming help push eco-friendly practices forward.
Impending national elections. Climate change debates. The worldwide refugee crisis. Opinions editor Maddie Peters argues these topics, repeatedly present in news headlines, are detrimental to our well-being.
In Greta Thunberg’s speeches both in Congress and in the U.N., Thunberg called out those in positions of power who refuse to step up to the threat of climate change. Columnist True Dabill argues Greta Thunberg, while a leader of a movement, is not being heard by world leaders.
St. Thomas’ new Sustainability minor has been several years in the making, fits with most St. Thomas majors and offers an array of options for students to get involved.
Although fires in the Amazon are common at this time of the year, 2019 has experienced the highest amount of wildfires since 2010. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the amazon fires are a global concern.
St. Thomas community members joined a international protest against climate change. Photojournalist Maxwell Collier captured photos at the sustainability club’s pre-strike on Monahan Plaza.
Young people are leading the global climate change protests, the death of a Minnesota woman is being investigated as a homicide, and St. Thomas Air Force ROTC students won full ride scholarship to medical school. Reporter Rachel Torralba has today’s News in :90.
