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Religious leaders have faith in green

As part of Greenspiration—a student-led ten-day series of environmentally-focused events—a panel of religious experts discussed the relationship between religion and going green.

As part of Greenspiration—a student-led ten-day series of environmentally-focused events—a panel of religious experts discussed the relationship between religion and going green.

'Greenspiration' launched by student groups

Environmental clubs aren’t the only ones thinking green.

Environmental clubs aren’t the only ones thinking green.

Cool Columbia to Scrutinize Energy Use

As warm weather approaches, Columbia is looking for ways to stay cool.

As warm weather approaches, Columbia is looking for ways to stay cool.

Puddle Jumping

Picture this: You’re amid the bustle of Lower Manhattan in 1850, the streets congested with horses competing with coal-powered trains puffing black soot into the air.

Picture this: You’re amid the bustle of Lower Manhattan in 1850, the streets congested with horses competing with coal-powered trains puffing black soot into the air.

Reams of Paper

Holding the New York Times in my hands, I feel as if the weight of the paper imbues sophistication in me before I take stock of the first page.

Holding the New York Times in my hands, I feel as if the weight of the paper imbues sophistication in me before I take stock of the first page.

On-Campus Garden to Promote Sustainability

Armed with shovels and environmental initiative, eco-friendly students gathered outside of Pupin Friday afternoon for the groundbreaking of Columbia’s new community garden.

Armed with shovels and environmental initiative, eco-friendly students gathered outside of Pupin Friday afternoon for the groundbreaking of Columbia’s new community garden.

Protecting Earth's Biodiversity Hotspots

One day, as I wandered aimlessly from one Internet site to another, I came across the Web site of Conservation International, a group dedicated to the conservation of thousands of species that are

One day, as I wandered aimlessly from one Internet site to another, I came across the Web site of Conservation International, a group dedicated to the conservation of thousands of species that are

Over-fishing Has Been Overlooked

At Columbia, we have at least five restaurants that serve sushi within a five-minute walking distance—two of them sit side by side across from our Barnes and Noble that sells books purporting the benefits of omega-3s in fish. But not many New Yorkers are aware that in the midst of Zagat-rated seafood restaurants, take-out sushi, or canned tuna for their beloved cats and dogs, their demand for fish has forced fishermen to put profits before long-term economic and environmental well-being.

At Columbia, we have at least five restaurants that serve sushi within a five-minute walking distance—two of them sit side by side across from our Barnes and Noble that sells books purporting the benefits of omega-3s in fish. But not many New Yorkers are aware that in the midst of Zagat-rated seafood restaurants, take-out sushi, or canned tuna for their beloved cats and dogs, their demand for fish has forced fishermen to put profits before long-term economic and environmental well-being.

RecycleMania Sheds Light on Barnard EcoReps

The kickoff of RecycleMania, a nationwide recycling competition found on 88 college campuses across the country, has highlighted Barnard’s recent attempts to “Go Green” and to follow Columbia’s lea

The kickoff of RecycleMania, a nationwide recycling competition found on 88 college campuses across the country, has highlighted Barnard’s recent attempts to “Go Green” and to follow Columbia’s lea

Digging Alberta’s Environment an Oily Grave

In the early 1960s, Manley Natland initiated a plan to nuke much of northeastern Alberta.

In the early 1960s, Manley Natland initiated a plan to nuke much of northeastern Alberta.