Cole: Politicians denying human-caused climate change have ulterior motives
Pope Francis has become a prominent environmental advocate. A recent article from the Associated Press quoted him saying, “I don’t know if (human activity) is… Read more »
Writer archives: Azor Cole
Cole: Universities should serve as examples in carbon neutrality pursuit
Last month, the United Nations released a report saying that the earth needs to become carbon neutral by the years 2055–77 in order to avoid… Read more »
Cole: New York legislators should ban ‘bounty’ hunting contests
This past weekend marked the Bob Evans Memorial Predator Calling Hunt in upstate New York. The event allots a point value for each animal killed,… Read more »
Cole: Science fiction can bring awareness to real events
The European Space Agency’s Rosetta Space Probe became the first ever device to land on a comet. The project is an attempt to further understand… Read more »
Cole: Use of eco-terrorism label should be altered
An Nov. 3 article from the Winnipeg Free Press detailed what is already happening all over the world — eco-terrorism is being intensified by the… Read more »
Cole: Students should realize difference between creating awareness, change
On Oct. 23, the Students of Sustainability launched its SOS challenge, a competition in which students take pictures of themselves being sustainable and tweet them… Read more »
Cole: Developed nations should continue efforts toward fighting climate change
A study from the PEW Research Center released on Oct. 16 surveyed 44 countries, asking each one to identify the greatest dangers in the world.… Read more »
Cole: Cruel treatment of factory farm animals needs attention
Four acclaimed, celebrity French chefs are making a push to re-introduce the Ortolan, a tiny song-bird, into French restaurants for one weekend a year, according… Read more »
Cole: Environmentally conscious people should vote Hawkins for governor
With the New York gubernatorial election taking place on Nov. 4, protecting our environment has never been more important and, with this upcoming election, there… Read more »
Cole: University should implement seasonal campus bike share program
Syracuse University has, like any smart institution, attempted to brand itself as environmentally conscious. According to a Sept. 30 Daily Orange article, SU is one… Read more »
Cole: Clean Water State Revolving Fund should not be used for bridge reconstruction
On Sept. 16, the Environmental Protection Agency rejected Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $511 million dollar loan proposal for the construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge,… Read more »
Cole: Reports could refute skeptics’ opposition to climate change reform
Combating climate change has been consistently gaining momentum for the last few years, but recent reports may hold the best news yet for this pivotal… Read more »
Cole: SU should enforce true Meatless Monday to reduce greenhouse gases
An Aug. 31 study conducted by the University of Cambridge has concluded that if we do not dramatically alter our world food system, greenhouse gases… Read more »
Cole: Emphasis must be placed on oceanic research
A popular tactic by climate change deniers is to say that the earth stopped warming 15 years ago. While its true global temperatures have flattened… Read more »
Cole: People should consider risks of disaster-prone areas
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook northern San Francisco on Aug. 24, injuring dozens and causing widespread power failure. This was the area’s largest earthquake in… Read more »
Cole: Congress must formally acknowledge climate change as real issue
By Congress formally acknowledging climate change, the debate can be shifted from whether it actually exists, to how it can be best controlled. Climate change… Read more »
Cole: New York should prioritize citizens' well-being and ban fracking statewide
It’s been about six years since the state of New York first issued a temporary ban on fracking. But now, it’s time for Governor Andrew… Read more »
