Environment
Opinion: Brooklyn’s fracked gas pipeline endangers vulnerable communities
Despite the associated health and environmental risks, the National Grid plans to build a fracked gas pipeline that runs through Brooklyn, which will hit marginalized communities the hardest. It is about time that we halt this pipeline and transition towards green energy.
America needs high-speed rail
The rest of the developed world is eating America’s lunch in high-speed rail. Our country needs to act by making it a central part of President Biden’s infrastructure proposal.
NYU climate action must prioritize Indigenous knowledge
In order to combat this climate crisis, we must rework spaces of environmental action to prioritize Indigenous knowledge.
The Cultured Meat Solution
Cultured meat is an eco-friendly and efficient mechanism to feed people, yet a lack of government funding has created a delayed start for a phenomena that could alleviate impending global issues.
The Significant Climate Impact of the USMCA
With the likely implementation of the USMCA in North America, it is important to understand its disastrous effects on the environment.
Good for Business Isn’t Good Enough
As the university continues to make strides towards sustainability, it must also do what’s right, not just what makes money.
Pay Attention to Middle America
The lack of coverage of issues faced by communities in Middle America delays any legislative progress that will improve the well-being of American society.
Food Injustice, or Food Ignorance?
Recently, there has been a push to promote gardening and cooking as methods to overcome food inequality in the United States. But these methods overlook systemic injustices.
Redefining Environmental Activism
Environmental activism uses a broad definition of environmentalism that foregrounds those with privilege. By narrowing down this definition and making it more inclusive, the 21st century environmental movement can finally globalize.
NYU’s Collusion with Amazon Deforesters
The Amazon rainforest has been burning for months and a member of NYU’s Board of Trustees is partially to blame.
Not All Activism Is Created Equal
Activists like Greta Thunberg and the Parkland kids are doing great work. But why are they the face of movements that started long before them?
Greta’s Anger: A Shift Toward Accountability
The reception of Greta Thunberg’s UN speech highlights the urgent need for new solutions to climate change and the need to hold those who’ve neglected the crisis accountable.
