The Soapbox: Ghana, the Mediterranean, Hungary
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk, examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Greenwashing: How companies are putting up an eco-friendly front
Greenwashing dupes consumers into spending their hard-earned green on unsustainable and unethical products.
Opinion: Let’s include voices of color into the sustainability movement
The sustainability movement needs to take strides to become more intersectional and community oriented.
Meet Sunrise NYU: A youth driven movement fighting for a greener planet
Youth-led activist organization Sunrise NYU is on a mission to create a more sustainable and environmentally just community for NYU students and New York City at large.
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.
Activists Demand Climate Change Education Reform With Duct-Taped Mouths
Activist group Extinction Rebellion duct-taped their mouths and handed out flyers outside City Hall on Monday morning to urge climate change education.
The Slow Progress of the Plastic Bag Ban
Though New York’s recent ban on single-use plastic bags is well-intentioned, it doesn’t do enough to solve the plastics crisis in the state.
Wagner Professor Calls for Stricter Waste Reduction Legislation
As New York State prepares for the enactment of the Bag Waste Reduction Law, NYU Wagner Professor Tatiana Homonoff explains why this may not be enough.
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.
NYU Scientists Discover Record Warm Water Under Glacier in Antarctica
A team of scientists from NYU discovered warm water in January under the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, signaling alarming global rises in sea level.
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.
NYU Sydney Students Describe Red Skies and Foggy Smoke During Bushfires
Students and faculty at NYU Sydney reflect on their time at the abroad site in the face of this year’s particularly devastating bushfire season.
