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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Fresh produce on display at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, a city known for its environmental consciousness. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Students Compare NYC’s Eco-Friendly Attempts With Their Hometowns’

Many students have noticed that being sustainable in New York is harder than in their eco-friendly hometowns.
Priya Subberwal, Contributing Writer November 16, 2018
Many students have noticed that being sustainable in New York is harder than in their eco-friendly hometowns.
People picking up recycled clothing at the Zero Waste Week Clothing Swap event hosted by EarthMatters@NYU on Tuesday. The clothes are collected from the public during the past week. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Students Test How Little Trash They Can Produce During Zero-Waste Week

NYU’s Office of Sustainability challenged students to go green for the week.
Shanti Escalante, Contributing Writer November 14, 2018
NYU’s Office of Sustainability challenged students to go green for the week.
Tax Traffic to Fix the Subway and Save the Environment

Tax Traffic to Fix the Subway and Save the Environment

Jonathan Marty, Contributing Writer October 17, 2018
With the issue of climate change ballooning, New York City has no time to lose in passing congestion pricing legislation, a measure that would improve both sustainability and transportation through a tax system.
Gina McCarthy, the former administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Barack Obama.

Former EPA Administrator Speaks at NYU

Jared Peraglia, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
Former EPA Director Gina McCarthy spoke at an event hosted by NYU School of Law's Institute for Policy Integrity about how law and sustainability intersect.
238 Thompson Rooftop Garden, one of NYU’s landscaping projects, sits on top of the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life. (Staff photo by Tony Wu)

NYU Inches Toward Carbon Neutrality

Kristina Hayhurst and Alex Domb October 1, 2018
Coverage of new sustainability initiatives are being enacted by NYU, including eliminating plastic straws and installing solar panels on Bobst.
NYU will be opening a new Center for Environmental and Animal Protection.

NYU to Open Center for Environmental and Animal Protection

Darcey Pittman, Staff Writer April 25, 2018
NYU will launch a Center for Environmental and Animal Protection in fall 2018.
Earth Day Thoughts

Earth Day Thoughts

WSN Editorial Board April 23, 2018
As Earth Day came and passed, it is important to look at the efforts NYU has made as a community toward a more sustainable future and what we can still do to make the future greener.
NYU Needs to Take Back the Tap

NYU Needs to Take Back the Tap

Josi Riederer von Paar, Contributing Writer April 11, 2018
NYU needs to take back the tap by banning all sales of plastic water bottles on campus.
A screenshot of the new Sustainability at NYU forum.

NYU Turns to Community in Effort to Make Campus Greener

Darcey Pittman, Staff Writer April 10, 2018
An public online forum allows community members to submit their ideas to the Office of Sustainability.
NYU’s newly appointed Vice President of Sustainability Cecil Scheib.

New Sustainability Vice President Emphasizes the Power of Collective Effort

Alessia Garcia, Contributing Writer February 15, 2018
Hear what new Vice President of the Office of Sustainability has to say about being green at NYU.
New Vice President of Sustainability Should Push for Divestment

New Vice President of Sustainability Should Push for Divestment

WSN Editorial Board January 31, 2018
The Office of Sustainability and Cecil Scheib should commit their efforts to work with NYU Divest to move NYU to divest from fossil fuels investments.
Climojis and 'School of Earth' Push Sustainability Forward at NYU

Climojis and ‘School of Earth’ Push Sustainability Forward at NYU

WSN Editorial Board January 26, 2018
Sustainability at NYU appears to be on a positive course, with climojis, Gallatin’s School of Earth, and the appointment of Cecil Schieb bringing issues like climate change to the forefront