Written by Mohini Shanker (Eco Hub Eco Rep) Trigger warnings: gun violence, slavery What Is This Land? Weelaunee Forest is a forest in what is now southeast Atlanta with a fraught history as a site of environmental injustices. After initial colonization and the forced removal of the Muscogee Creek people in the 1800s, the landContinue reading “Cop City and Protecting the Weelaunee Forest”
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Pedaling to Empowerment: How Bicycles are Changing Women’s Lives
Written by Shashank Ravishankar (Bike Friendly University Eco Rep) “Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by onContinue reading “Pedaling to Empowerment: How Bicycles are Changing Women’s Lives”
A Guide To Eating More Sustainably & Ethically
Written by Ida Ghorbani (Environmental Justice Eco Rep) Have you ever thought about how the food you buy and eat impacts the environment? Our consumptions do in fact have a big influence on the world around us, and there are many changes that we can make to reduce the harms that may be associated withContinue reading “A Guide To Eating More Sustainably & Ethically”
What Makes Switzerland so Sustainable?
Written by Alisa Model (Sustainable Service Eco Rep) You may have heard Switzerland referred to as the happiest and most sustainable country in the world. This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to live and study in beautiful Lugano, Switzerland for four weeks on a UT Dallas faculty-led study abroad. Undoubtedly, it is a gorgeousContinue reading “What Makes Switzerland so Sustainable?”
The Benefits of Xeriscaping in Texas
Written by Carolina Parra (Marketing Lead Eco Rep) Texas’ climate this summer has not been kind to flora and fauna alike. With extreme drought and ever-common heat waves, it’s becoming all-too-clear that global warming led by climate change is negatively affecting the growth of living things below the scorching sun– causing everything from ants toContinue reading “The Benefits of Xeriscaping in Texas”
What To Do With So Many Tomatoes?
Written by Anna Reid (Eco Hub Eco Rep) Ah, the humble tomato. One of the most iconic summer crops, every gardener has grown these guys at least once. Still, an overly common issue is ending up with too many at the end of the season. In this article, I’m here to help solve this issueContinue reading “What To Do With So Many Tomatoes?”
Sustainability Service Honors Semester Wrap-up
Written by Alisa Model (Sustainability Service Honors Eco Rep) It’s been a great semester for Sustainability Service Honors (SSH) at UTD! This program honors UTD graduates for completing at least 150 hours of service relating to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and provides service opportunities to students throughout the semester. This semester, thereContinue reading “Sustainability Service Honors Semester Wrap-up”
Environmental Justice Teach-In: Front Line Communities Fight Back
Written by Gwen Schaulis On April 14th, the Office of Sustainability partnered with Arts, Humanities and Technology to host a special teach-in event for the community. The UTD Teach-In Collective started in 2020 amidst the national call for accountability following the murder of George Floyd. Previous events have focused on topics such as white supremacy,Continue reading “Environmental Justice Teach-In: Front Line Communities Fight Back”
More than a Buzz: Bee Swarms Carry as much Electrical Charge as a Thunderstorm
Written by Eve Gersh – Bee Campus USA Eco Rep Electricity is not just something that powers our infrastructure and modern devices. It is one of the fundamental ingredients of the universe. Everything, from water to soil, carries its own electrical charge. This includes flowers and their pollen, and contributes to the work of honeybees.Continue reading “More than a Buzz: Bee Swarms Carry as much Electrical Charge as a Thunderstorm”
Mushrooms: The Unsung Heroes of the Climate Crisis
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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