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What is Sustainability?: A vague buzzword, or something more meaningful?

Written by Sustainable Communities Eco-Rep “Sustainability” is used in countless contexts, from a hotel’s plea that you reuse towels, to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (Dhanani). According to Google Trends data, the search topic “sustainability” has risen in popularity. But what are the origins of the word, and when did it become associated withContinue reading “What is Sustainability?: A vague buzzword, or something more meaningful?”

Flying Into The Future: DFW Airport’s Strides Toward Sustainability

If you’ve flown domestically or internationally from DFW, chances are you’ve had to take off from the DFW Airport. The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Airport, first built in 1973, serves North Texas as the primary aviation transportation hub, connecting the area to 254 destinations (191 domestic, 63 international) from 28 passenger airlines1. Servicing 82 million passengersContinue reading “Flying Into The Future: DFW Airport’s Strides Toward Sustainability”

The Hidden Strain on Healthcare: Climate Change-Driven Natural Disasters and Pollution

Written by Seher Hasan, Zero-Waste Eco Rep It was a normal day of volunteering for me at the hospital. I was making my usual rounds assisting patients with their meals and helping the nurses charting, when I was asked to organize the medical supply room. As soon as I walked in, a huge sign caughtContinue reading “The Hidden Strain on Healthcare: Climate Change-Driven Natural Disasters and Pollution”

The Chevron Doctrine: What It Is and What Its Overturning Means For The Environment

Written by Emma Balfay, Communication/Outreach Eco Rep What is the Chevron Doctrine? The Chevron Doctrine originated from a 1984 legal challenge against the U.S. to the Clean Air Act of 1964. The prosecution tried to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) definition of the word “source” in regards to air pollution. The Supreme Court ruledContinue reading “The Chevron Doctrine: What It Is and What Its Overturning Means For The Environment”