Environment
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.
Composting Isn’t a Waste
Composting is one way everyone — students included — can help fight climate change and create a more sustainable future.
When Climate Policy Isn’t Enough
As the climate crisis worsens, read one writer’s take on innovative technology that offers new ways to reverse climate change.
Finding a Valuable Lesson in the Melting of Antarctica
A piece of ice twice the size of Manhattan will soon break off of Antartica. Read one writer’s take on the situation and what we can learn from it in the fight against climate change.
Anti-Climate Change Panel is Grounded in Money, Not Science
President Trump’s new Presidential Committee on Climate Security represents the corruption embedded within the administration’s opposition to climate reform.
The Misleading Nature of Veganism
A vegan-based diet does not always indicate you’re eating the healthiest choice.
The Conservatism of Climate Estimates
The oceans are heating 40 percent faster than previously thought — read one writer’s take on the limitations of climate reports and their implications in the changing political atmosphere.
In California, My Home Is One of the Lucky Ones
In the face of the twin tragedies of the wildfires raging in California, it is crucial to consider our responsibility to protect our citizens and to protect our planet when it comes to climate change.
Thinking of Decarbonization Like a Well-Funded Research Project
While NYU’S 2040 carbon neutrality plan is a step in the right direction, it will ultimately take much more concrete research and planning to fight climate change.
