Syracuse community members debate I-81 solutions at City Hall meeting
Most attendees expressed support for replacing the aging I-81 viaduct with a "community grid." Read more »
environment
How to make your move out eco-friendly
Environment columnist Maizy Ludden lists some quick tips for how to make your end-of-the-semester move out clean and green. Read more »
3 ways to make your eating habits more eco-friendly
Take part in Earth Day this year by eating sustainably, which will in turn reduce your carbon footprint and improve your health. Read more »
Celebrate Earth Day at Thornden Park with music, food and minimal waste
The event is meant to to both celebrate sustainability and educate on best practices. Read more »
Local organizations ‘Clean up ‘Cuse’ this Earth Day
The litter cleanup event will be held Saturday and Sunday and is organized by the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency. Read more »
Study to save the earth with SU’s pending eco-sustainability major
Environment columnist Maizy Ludden breaks down SU’s proposal for an environment, sustainability and policy major. Read more »
New York state is finally fighting its plastic phantom
Environment columnist Maizy Ludden applauds New York state’s decision to address its plastic bag problem and combat the effects of waste on the environment. Read more »
New York state must break the status quo and raise funding to protect its environment
Environment columnist Maizy Ludden considers whether New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s environmental protection funding is enough to keep New York afloat amid rising climate change problems. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh takes office on friendly terms with governor and county executive
Walsh’s cordial relationship with the governor and county executive marks a departure from the public feuding during former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner’s administration. Read more »
The D.O.'s new Environment columnist says it's time to address climate change and move toward a climate of compassion
Environment columnist Maizy Ludden explains how evolution makes climate change denial possible and how it can help us overcome roadblocks to action. Read more »
Professor: Keystone oil pipeline leaks remain a mystery
The leaks can be dangerous to the environment, though, said Cornelius Murphy, a SUNY-ESF professor of environmental resources engineering. Read more »
The 100 Black Men of Syracuse will commemorate its 10th anniversary this weekend
The 100 Black Men of Syracuse are dedicated to improving the lives of black youth in Syracuse. Read more »
Ask the Experts: New Zealand’s potential climate change refugee program
New Zealand is considering a visa program for refugees displaced by climate change. Here’s what three Syracuse University professors think about it. Read more »
Not everyone can afford to be an activist. NYPIRG’s new campaign hopes to change that.
Environment columnist Allison Weis explains how NYPIRG’s paid activist opportunities help less privileged New Yorkers combat climate change. Read more »
Onondaga County will attempt to increase diversity in the local logging industry
The Onondaga County Office of the Environment is sponsoring a “Game of Logging” course on Friday to certify 12 new minority loggers. Read more »
There’s a market in zero emission fuels, and these students are making the most of it
Students at SUNY-ESF and SU launched a zero emission fuel company, EcoCarriage, five months ago this week, following the shift in the market to support more renewable energy. Read more »
Expert explains the significance of tiger reintroduction in Central Asia
The government of Kazakhstan signed a plan this week to reintroduce tigers back to a part of their native range 70 years after they went extinct there. Read more »
How capitalism is killing the environment
Anarchy columnist Sam Norton calls for environmental consciousness by advocating for a change in who controls how planetary resources are used. Read more »
Renowned architect to speak at SUNY-ESF about creating natural landscapes
The Department of Landscape Architecture at SUNY-ESF will host a lecture by renowned architect Gary Hilderbrand on Thursday. His firm is known for incorporating natural elements into landscape design. Read more »
SUArt Gallery hosts reception for priceless Arthur Ross collection
Arthur Ross devoted his life to the environment, international relations and art. Now Syracuse University is hosting a reception featuring his priceless European masterpiece collection. Read more »
The top opinion columns of 2017 — so far
From free college tuition to the demolition of Chuck's, 2017 has already been an eventful year. It's not over yet, but there's been plenty to talk about, so we've rounded up the best opinion columns so far. Read more »
Reader criticizes New York state attorney general's support of Paris Climate Agreement
Tom Harris, Executive Director of the International Climate Science Coalition, says the Paris Climate Agreement targets the wrong countries, as developing nations cause the majority of carbon dioxide emissions. Read more »
SUNY-ESF administrator works to restock Onondaga Lake with state’s once abundant Atlantic salmon
Atlantic salmon were once native and abundant in New York state, but overfishing and the building of dams, coupled with pollution, caused the fish to die off in the state, according to NYup.com. Read more »
Earthfest brings the Syracuse community together to celebrate Earth Day
Earthfest aims to connect Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry with the broader Syracuse community through promoting sustainability. Read more »
