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
Farmland Runoff in North Carolina
by Blake Morris The state of North Carolina is home to some of the largest pork operations in the country. In Clinton County, North Carolina, the heart of hog country, hogs outnumber humans. As concentratedContinue reading
Where are the Wetlands Going?
by Summer Walker The Chesapeake Bay, located in the US Mid-Atlantic region and stretching between six states, is one of the most studied bodies of water on Earth; it is also one of the mostContinue reading
Eastern Oyster Conservation
By: Paris Reynosa When you hear the word “Oyster” what do you think of? If you’re the average person, perhaps pearls or the aphrodisiac. However, scientists, fishermen, and policymakers, today may hear an answer to someContinue reading
Sustainable Development Practices to Reduce Flooding in NC’s Piedmont Region
By Katelyn Sheets North Carolina’s piedmont region is growing fast – according to the U.S. Geological Survey, “urban land use in the region is projected to nearly triple by 2060.”[1] As development continues, metropolitan regions inContinue reading
Accelerating the Electric Vehicle Transition: The Imperative of Charging Infrastructure Expansion
by Charlie Simmons The global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) represents a critical step in mitigating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The International Energy Agency reports that, globally, transportation accounts for roughly one-fifthContinue reading
Utah Among States with Worst Air Pollution, But Company Responsible is Friends with the Governor
By Sydney LaPine As Utah smog has continued to worsen, making it unsafe for vulnerable individuals to venture outdoors on some days, lawmakers have started searching for solutions. Health experts have found that the poorContinue reading
Introducing Policy to Curb Advanced Recycling Methods
By Ava Leaphart In recent years, the public sphere has embraced the term “advanced recycling” as an umbrella term for new recycling methods replacing traditional, mechanical recycling. Since 2017, when Florida became the first stateContinue reading