“We often talk about wind and rain as just natural processes, but fire is often described as a disturbance–something not normal.”
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Within the Maya anthropology community, many aspects are disputed or debated because of the large number of artifacts and evidence lost during the Spanish invasion in the 16th century.
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In this piece, author Teagan LeVar explores the importance of emotional connections to nature through childhood memories of the Northwoods.
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I don’t have a favorite tree on campus, but I have sought to compile a list of ones that might end up being yours.
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These creatures, typically overlooked for their slimy nature and creepy (but cute!) faces, have more to them than meets the eye.
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Small spaces, low funds, and no car. In this piece, the challenges of managing a sustainable closet are tackled, including advice on where to thrift and sell clothes.
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For Evanston, continuing to meet the city’s zero carbon targets by 2050 will require direct carbon reduction policies to move beyond buying renewable energy from the electric grid, the biggest contributor to the city’s emissions reductions.
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Northwestern University is host to a litany of clubs dedicated to philanthropy or sustainability, but a rare few do both. The student-led Campus Kitchens is one of those few.
Read More"The more sediment that we recover, the further back in time we can go…”
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When it comes to environmental change, individual action just doesn’t cut it. Local Evanston groups focused on sustainability say that collective action is the way forward for addressing the climate concerns our communities, locally and at large, face.
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First, however, let’s talk more about degrowth itself. Ultimately, degrowth serves as an antithesis to the capitalist system that pursues infinite growth in spite of its ecological and social consequences. It calls for a descaling of production and consumption, enabling societies to live within their ecological means as determined by strong efforts in research and organization as opposed to private interests. Rather than organize societies efforts towards material accumulation and deal with the repercussions later, degrowth focuses on addressing real needs like resource equity.
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Over the last 30 years, the Makah nation has been subjected to legal discrimination barring them from hunting gray whales in subsistence.
Whaling has always been an essential pillar of social stability for the Makah, so the criminalization of the practice deprives this community of a physical and spiritual need.
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In this piece, read about some of the effects of capitalism on the environment, how corporations have harmed the planet, and why capitalism will be unable to stop this cycle of consumerism and environmental degradation.
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Evanston now is home to Eco and the Flamingo, a store focused on minimizing the environmental impact of products it provides. The store, a second location to its Chicago counterpart, has a wide variety of products, from pantry items to beauty supplies.
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I believe there is a time and a place to appreciate how, for lack of a better term, cool certain animals are. To this end, I shall make the case for why the sperm whale is my favorite animal, in the hopes that you, dear reader, come away with a newfound sense of appreciation for these giants.
Read MoreEcofascists are defined as radical environmentalists who blame climate change on underdeveloped industrializing countries, multiculturalism, and overpopulation, with their solutions to these problems often being blatantly genocidal.
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Northwestern offers a wide range of environmental-related courses. With such a varied and vast course list, it can be hard to determine what environmental classes are the best ones to take. The wide range of factors to consider like workload, professor teaching style, and content make narrowing down the list difficult even with CTECs. I’ll be discussing some characteristics of these classes and my personal experiences with them.
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Koh Tao is an island in Thailand known for having the most diverse and abundant coral reefs in the Gulf of Thailand. However, the coral reefs of Koh Tao, like other reef systems in the world, are threatened by relentless climate change and ocean acidification. Annika Anandsongkit relays her volunteer work in Koh Tao building artificial reefs to combat ocean acidification and preserve reef biodiversity.
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Cancel culture, which once started as a movement of accountability, has overgrown into a mangled mess of self-censorship, perfectionism, and fear of speaking out. Due to this dynamic, I’ve personally noticed an increase in inauthentic online environmental activism in hopes of self-preservation, of being “on the right side,” even if they don’t know or really care about what they're posting.
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Centuries ago, much of Illinois was covered by a rich mosaic of foliage. Diverse assemblages of grasses and wildflowers, interspersed by the occasional tree, formed vast prairies and savannas. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case today. But, organizers and volunteers at the North Branch Restoration Project are helping reverse this damage and restoring Illinois’ natural biodiversity.
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