Tag: environment
Dec. 8, 2023
Highlighting the unique challenges faced by transfer students
Transfer students coming to Drexel University experience a unique transition compared to traditional first-time college students. As they enroll in Drexel for a variety of…
Mar. 10, 2023
Drexel grounds focus on sustainability
By Sean Vanson and Kacy Gao Drexel Grounds Staff Chuck Fulmer using the New Battery-powered leaf blowers Another beautiful day at Drexel University. The sun…
Oct. 18, 2019
Waste(d) Efforts: a Pennoni Panel that didn’t go to waste
A discussion about the environment and consumer waste habits called Waste(d) Efforts took place at the Academy of Natural Sciences on Tuesday, Oct. 15. This…
Nov. 9, 2018
Student government lobbies for sustainability officer
The Undergraduate Student Government Association has been working to improve sustainability on the Drexel University campus. This includes a recent program to encourage reusable containers…
May. 11, 2018
URBN Center is a productive space
Recently, Drexel University has seen an uptick in renovations and new construction. Undoubtedly, this is a positive trend. However, it is important to analyze the…
Jun. 2, 2017
How many pieces?
On Dec. 12, 2015, 196 countries committed to adopting the Paris Agreement, an agreement between nations to dedicate efforts towards reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.…
Mar. 17, 2017
The power of sustainable materialism
Environmental activism has shifted away from the notion of post-materialism, the idea where people will inherently impact the environment less as their basic needs are…
Mar. 10, 2017
On emissions
Unless you’ve spent your whole life living on the International Space Station, you probably know that cars emit toxic gases. These gases include carbon monoxide,…
Mar. 3, 2017
It’s up to us to save the environment
A few weeks ago, I went to a beach near my home in New Jersey where I spent many days of my childhood. My parents…
Feb. 24, 2017
Green politics can save us
The nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency showed exactly what President Donald Trump’s commitment, or lack thereof, to…