BY: KELSEY PLASSE This past spring I was desperately trying to find a summer internship. In the prior summer, I had been accepted to the Undergraduate Summer Scholar (USS) program here at Miami University for a biochemistry project. The USS program allows Miami students to carry out research during the summer term alongside a faculty … More Interning for the U.S. EPA
By: Mackenzie Lotz President-elect Joe Biden has already declared his climate reform plans just days after it was reported he won the 2020 presidential election on Saturday Nov. 7. Climate was on the ballot this election cycle, but a lot of the candidates’ plans were fairly vague. Biden has now released his concrete plan on … More Opinion: President-Elect Biden’s Climate Reform Plan
By: Blair Hassett “Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country, and this world.” Sharon Salzberg For many college students, myself included, this is our first chance to participate in a presidential election. This is our first chance to cast a ballot, help choose a candidate that will lead the … More Out of Many, One: The Power of a Vote
By: Brandi Young On Aug. 13, Donald Trump visited the Royal Dutch Shell’s Petrochemical Complex in Pennsylvania to give a speech about energy. While there, he claimed that wind power destroys property and “kills all the birds”. He then went on to say that “Someday, the environmentalists are gonna tell us what’s going on with … More Opinion: The Importance of Wind Power
By: Mackenzie Lotz In this ever-changing world, new things become more relevant to us every day. One thing that has constantly been relevant, and will continue to be relevant, is climate change. Although this is a tricky topic to discuss, it’s one that needs to be discussed. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, … More Opinion: So… What’s up With the Future of Climate Change?
By: Sydney Rushing The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines environmental justice as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.” The Office of Environmental Justice was established in 1992 as a … More Environmental Justice and Landscape Architecture
By: Annie Lalonde U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87 last week. She has left behind a grateful nation who will not forget her legacy of advocating for women’s rights and the equality of others. It should be known that her passing is mourned by environmental activists as … More From Her Hands To Ours: The Environmental Legacy of RBG
By: Lindsey Brown I spent my first few months of 2020 in Washington D.C. studying through Miami University’s Inside Washington (IW) program. Choosing a study abroad can be a daunting experience, but the Global Initiatives office offers advice for choosing the perfect program for you. Additionally, many programs have information sessions to lay out the … More Inside Washington: Spring Semester 2020 at the U.S. EPA
To celebrate GreenHawks Media’s 10th anniversary in 2020, the site will feature profiles of alumni staff writers that contributed to the publication’s content and mission during their time at Miami University. Up first is Tyler Gillette, a 2018 GreenHawks and Miami alum. By: Shannon Reilly Climate change, despite its universal impact, has become a highly … More GHM Alumni Profile: Bipartisan Approach to Climate Change Advocacy
By: Caroline Roethlisberger Lately, I’ve felt like despite many efforts to fight climate change, our hard work is not paying off. On Monday, Nov. 4, the Trump Administration announced its plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. That same day, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced that it was weakening regulations on … More Thankful and Hopeful, Despite the Climate Crisis
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