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…
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 – The Fight for Water
Water is without a doubt one of the biggest necessities for everyday living. From showering to cooking, and even more importantly, drinking it, water is essential to maintain life. We are led to believe that water is a human right, as it is a natural source and is necessary for survival. However, an increasing concern…
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…
A View on the Environment – Who is Greta Thunberg?
Do you know who Greta Thunberg is? Many of you may not be familiar with this name, some of you may have seen here in the news recently. No matter who you are and where your interests lie, it’s a name that you should take note of and remember for a long time to come. …