What are microplastics, anyway? Casey Beidelman takes a deep dive into the small pollution that’s in our oceans, our food and possibly ourselves.
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Uncover the hidden artistic world of the Wabash Arts Corridor nestled right in the heart of Chicago’s South Loop in Hannah Hall’s debut article.
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How much waste is produced at the average college frat party? Why are red solo cups so bad for the environment and what needs to be done? Margo Milanowski has the answers.
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Introducing Inika, an Australian company dedicated to creating mineral cosmetics that uses vegan, cruelty-free, and certified organic ingredients. Learn more about what they have to offer in Margo Milanowski’s latest article.
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Since its Declaration of Rebellion against the UK Parliament last year, global climate-action movement Extinction Rebellion has engaged masses around the world. Two weeks of nonviolent civil disobedience organized by Extinction Rebellion ended October 18. In Chicago, protesters took to Daley Plaza in a demonstration.
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Wyatt Mosiman and Stephen Watkins shed light on possibly overlooked flora and fauna on campus. In their debut column, read about a tree that has survived an atomic blast and a critter that may evict other animals from their nests.
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While climate change was previously regarded as of secondary importance next to economic development and pressing social issues, the Chinese government has placed environmental concerns at the top of its agenda in recent years, taking serious steps to promote clean renewable energy technology and enforce environmental laws.
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To combat climate change, some countries are undertaking large-scale tree-planting projects. To what extent are these successful? How can we combat climate change? Bella Wilkes looks for answers.
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With recent studies predicting significant changes to Chicago’s climate and consequently its urban environment, the city may be subject to extensive ecological degradation.
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Where can you go to reconnect with nature and do more for the planet? What small changes can you make to drastically improve your own health as well as that of the environment? Emma Belanger has you covered.
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Successful conservation begins at the local level - and doing so is often easy. Today, Marleigh Thorn kicks off her new column My Sustainable Neighborhood by taking a look inside the Evanston School District 65’s Green Team and its efforts to create healthier and environmentally sustainable school communities. Read more here.
Next up on Margo Milanowski's column Clean Cosmetics Corner, Tarte: a company dedicated to producing vegan, gluten free, and hypoallergenic cosmetics, as well as skincare. Read more about what the company does and its most popular products here.
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According to data taken at the Mauna Loa Observatory, atmospheric CO2 concentrations have reached 415 ppm. Bella Wilkes outlines the effects we can expect to see from such high levels of greenhouse gases.
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What is the relationship between women and the natural world? Is there a connection between the exploitation and degradation of the environment and the subordination and oppression of women? In her fascinating article, Emma Belanger explores the intersections between gender and ecology, and what it means to be a female environmentalist today.
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This week in Margo Milanowski’s column Clean Cosmetics Corner, Amika: a beauty and cosmetics brand committed to deliver fun, dependable and cruelty-free products - at an affordable price. Learn more about the company and its best-sellers here.
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Have you spent all week inside studying and need to spend some time with plants? Are you suffering from nature withdrawals? Luckily for you, here is a nifty guide to places on or near campus to recharge and connect with nature this Spring, by Emma Belanger.
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