by Bridget Zhu Car-dependence is deeply entrenched in the American lifestyle––from our culture to our infrastructure.1 Rather than the much more difficult task of digging up those systemic roots, electric vehicles have become a favorite incrementalContinue reading
Building a Resilient Beaufort: Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change on a Historic Coastal Town
by Holden Buchanan In 2018, one of my best friends Ashley moved from her life-long home in northern Durham to Beaufort, North Carolina, a beautiful coastal town with gorgeous views, a walkable historic district andContinue reading
Key strategies for using BIL to invest in equitable transportation for North Carolina
Coral Lin With an additional $8.7 billion in funding through 2026 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and clean transportation leadership from Governor Roy Cooper’s office, North Carolina has a renewed opportunity for investments inContinue reading
Shortcomings of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act
Ellie Coleman The Save Our Seas 2.0 Act has been praised as progress in environmental policy, passing with rare bipartisan support in the House and Senate in 2020. At face value this legislation seems asContinue reading
Deep Sea Mining: Should It Be Allowed?
By Connor Cunningham Deep-sea mining (DSM) poses significant threats to marine ecosystems, many of which are poorly understood. The extraction process involves disturbing the seabed, which can result in the suspension of fine particles inContinue reading
Green vs Green: Conflict Between Renewable Energy and Biodiversity Loss
by Chloe Brenner In the scientific community, it is common knowledge that accelerating wind and solar power generation is a critical element of the renewable energy transition. In fact, the US Energy Information Administration estimatesContinue reading
Avoiding the mistakes of the Clean Water Act to ensure equity through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
By McKenna Vernon On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) into effect.[1] This piece of legislation symbolized the administration’s commitment to investing in infrastructure that would promote economic, health, andContinue reading
Preserving Life: The Endangered Species Act’s Journey and Future
By Brady Kim Since its inception in 1973, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been a cornerstone of environmental legislation in the United States. It reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to preserving biodiversity and protecting endangeredContinue reading
Why did it take decades for the EPA to ban asbestos?
by Kathryn Thomas “Attention: If you or a loved one was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure.” [1] If you have watched TVContinue reading
Is Green Energy Moving into West Virginia?
By Abbey Munn In 2021, West Virginia was the second largest producer of coal in the nation, and coal-fire plants accounted for 91% of their net energy.[1] However, coal mining jobs hit the lowest they haveContinue reading