Image by Thanh Soledas, Unsplash Written by Ida Ghorbani Portobello, shiitake, porcini…mushrooms are a delicious and healthy addition to pizza, pasta, and pretty much any dish (at least in my opinion). However, did you know that mushrooms can also help fight climate change? Yup! There has been research showing that mushrooms can be a pivotalContinue reading “Mushrooms: The Unsung Heroes of the Climate Crisis”
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The Many Positive Effects of Houseplants
Written by Anna Reid- Eco Hub Eco Rep Ah, the simple house plant. Most of us have them, whether it be a single cactus your grandma gave you or a miniature jungle you’ve collected over the past ten years (guilty). Still, not everyone realizes they have many positive effects. These positive effects range from scientificContinue reading “The Many Positive Effects of Houseplants”
Plant Awareness Disparity
By Ian Seamans Any time you are on a roadtrip, someone is likely to point out some deer, a hawk, or just a herd of cows. You all crane your heads and make appreciative noises as you pass them by. Few trips, however, involve someone pointing out a beautyberry bush, a patch of Beardtongues, orContinue reading “Plant Awareness Disparity”
Mother Nature’s Mathematical Patterns
Written by Mohini Shanker– Eco Hub Eco-Rep We’ve all seen patterns in nature, but how–and why– do they actually form? How do they bring together concepts of math and beauty? Let’s jump into one pattern that finds itself in several different natural forms: tessellations. Tessellations are geometric patterns consisting of shapes that cover a 2DContinue reading “Mother Nature’s Mathematical Patterns”
A Bright Future for Flash Graphene
Written by Hunter Chan, Zero Waste Logistics Eco-Rep In the 1960s, the US produced around 100M tons of municipal solid waste (MSW). According to the Environmental Protection Agency figures from 2018, the country has nearly tripled its volume of waste to 292.4M tons. Increasingly, the attention has shifted to food and plastic waste. The EPAContinue reading “A Bright Future for Flash Graphene”
Wave “Hello” to Wave Energy
Written by Jaime Valdez– STARS Analyst & Community Outreach Eco-Rep Did you know that generating electricity produces 60% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions1? Greenhouse gas emissions heavily contribute to climate change and the overall health of our planet. Now, imagine if I told you that there is a new energy technology that will completelyContinue reading “Wave “Hello” to Wave Energy”
UNIV 3310 and Trinity River Audubon Center
Habitat restoration is something we’re all familiar with – the process of renewing or replenishing degraded ecosystems through several avenues, including climate control, the reintroduction of flora and fauna, and area management. However, the framework with which we view habitat restoration is also critically important. When we consider what ecosystems we’re restoring or what anContinue reading “UNIV 3310 and Trinity River Audubon Center”
Last, don’t crash: Swap Sugar for Honey in Your Coffee for a Better Energy Boost
Why is honey healthier than sugar? Although honey is higher in calories than sugar, it has many health benefits that sugar does not. Local honey can help with seasonal allergies because it contains pollen and it is rich in calcium and vitamin C while sugar is not. Due to honey’s low glycemic properties, it alsoContinue reading “Last, don’t crash: Swap Sugar for Honey in Your Coffee for a Better Energy Boost”
Texas Arbor Day
With November right around the corner, Texas’ Arbor Day is on the way. Texas Arbor Day is distinct from national Arbor Day, which is celebrated on the last Friday in April. Texas Arbor is celebrated on the first Friday in November, which is November 5th this year. Because Arbor Day is about the care andContinue reading “Texas Arbor Day”
The Human Side of Sustainability
By now, many people have heard what has happened to the canals in Venice in wake of the COVID-19 quarantine. The waters have become clear from lack of pollution and people, and according to many online sources, wildlife such as swans and even dolphins. Smaller stories, of animals such as monkeys, horses, and elephants wanderingContinue reading “The Human Side of Sustainability”
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