The continent of Australia is on fire. Deadly bushfires sweep across the land, forcing people to evacuate. According to the NSW Rural Fire Service, a total of 146 fires are burning across the state of New South Wales, and 65 are uncontained. In the state of Victoria, three fires have combined to form a fire…
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A View on the Environment – End Consumerism, Save the Planet
After being stuffed with turkey, potatoes and rolls, it’s common practice to hit the stores for Black Friday sales. According to CNN, there was 7.4 billion dollars in online shopping on Black Friday. In physical stores, sales went up 4 percent. Even though the deals on this day may be shocking, the environmental impact is…
Stokes Nature Center – Highlander Podcast
Patrick Kelly, Education Director for Stokes Nature Center discusses nature centers, the importance of outdoor education and what he loves about the outdoors. Check out the both Stokes Nature Center at their website, on Facebook, and on Instagram. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify. Visit us at Highlandermag.com Follow…
View on the Environment- System Change not Climate Change
For a full year, students have been putting down their pencils and picking up protest signs for climate change. More now than ever, young people have become concerned about the environment and taken it upon themselves to make a change. But where are they getting the information? It’s not in their schools, that’s for sure….
Aggie Gear Guide – KUIU Guide DCS Jacket
Whether braving the cold while hunting or even just exploring the outdoors, Junior Outdoor Product Design and Development student Mason Larsen recommends the KUIU Guide DCS Jacket to stay warm. “It’s pretty versatile as a soft shell,” Larsen said. “It has enough pocket space for everything I need. Water and wind resistant but breathes really…
A View on the Environment – California Fires – What Does it Mean for the Environment?
The state of California is suffering devastating wildfires from the Bay Area to Los Angeles, with the most dangerous of them setting ablaze Northern California in both Napa and Sonoma counties. Thousands of structures have been damaged, thousands of people have been evacuated out of their homes, and sadly, several have been killed by the…
A View on the Environment – The Decline of Birds
The population of various bird species is dwindling, and the danger of extinction is on the rise. During the last fifty years, the North American continent has experienced a loss of nearly three billion birds of varying species, according to a recent study. Though this may not be considered an extinction crisis, it soon may…
How Reducing Your Meat Intake Helps The Planet and 3 Ways to Start Today
More than ever, people are choosing to go vegetarian or vegan, whether for health issues, personal preference, religious beliefs, or environmental sustainability. For those that want to do their part in bettering the environment, is vegetarianism the reasonable answer, though? Short answer: Not necessarily. Short explanation: In the US, 42 percent of agricultural emissions come…
A View on the Environment – Deforestation Is a Hot Topic – Here’s What You Can Do Can to Help Counter This Practice
Deforestation is the process of clearing out large regions of trees with the intent either to turn that land into farming or urbans areas, or to acquire wood/oil. More recently though, it’s become a topic that is drawing a lot of scrutiny. While policymakers, large companies, and commercial developers are largely in favor of this process…
A View on the Environment – #FridaysForFuture
Friday, September 20, was a historic day as over four million people took part in a worldwide protest against climate change. Protests took place on the Utah State University campus, as more than a hundred people gathered around the USU quad to speak out about their concern about the policies and practices that are fueling climate change. Despite…