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Miami University has been ranked in Princeton Review’s Guide to 353 Green Colleges for the second time. The Review ranks 374 colleges and universities in the United States and six outside of the US. Princeton Review does various rankings on universities based on survey information. Miami was selected for this environmental ranking based on a … More Miami University Ranks as “Green College”
I am not a needy person but I have more than I need. I have done plenty of backpacking and tent camping trips getting by on the bare minimum. However, after these short trips I come home to my plush feather bed and closet full of way to many “going out” shoes. If I were … More Chloe’s Essentials
At some point in life, you have probably been introduced to the idea of a carbon footprint. Your carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide you release day to day by just living. It includes home heating/cooling, transportation, eating habits and more. You may have even been previously asked to calculate your carbon … More Leaving a Positive Mark: “Handprints”
Imagine living in a house the size of a one-car garage. As crazy as it may seem, many people are choosing this lifestyle. Tiny houses are a huge trend among the environmentally conscious, the penny pinchers and those choosing to downsize their living space to prove adage, sometimes less is more. Tiny houses range in … More Tiny House, Large Impact
With Thanksgiving just a day away, here are a few tips for keeping the holiday eco-friendly. Consider a Tinier Turkey – A common suggestion for having a more sustainable Thanksgiving is cutting the Turkey all together. If your family is not about to give up any Turkey Day traditions, consider buying a smaller turkey … More Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving
The European Union (EU) reached an agreement on a greenhouse gas deal that would cut overall carbon emissions 40 percent on 1990 levels by 2030. This means in the next 15 years the goal is for carbon emissions to be 2/5ths of what they were in 1990. Part of the plan is to increase renewable energy … More What’s the Deal with Greenhouse Gases
This past April, I came out of winter hibernation mode and made the decision to start distance running. After weeks of working to get healthy and struggling through 2-mile runs, I started to get on track: I made a commitment to a 22-week marathon-training program. The most common question any runner will be asked, (and … More Opinion: Why I Run
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