As a student who has done two different study abroad experiences, I have found there are not only cultural differences between nations, but also major differences in environmental practices. I lived in Alicante, Spain for roughly four months, and during that time I learned much more than just Spanish from my homestay. I was fortunate … More Spain: an example of water conservation
Whenever an environmental issue involves the word “genetic”, the majority of people jump to genetic modification, which in turn spurs a firestorm of ethical debates. But genetic alteration, an approach that is currently being studied to save coral from rising sea temperatures, means something entirely different. Madeleine van Oppen, a senior principal research scientist at … More Assisted Evolution in the Great Barrier Reef
Fall 2012 – It is tradition in many indigenous cultures that the men are responsible for the fire and the women are responsible for the water, so its not hard to understand that when that water starts making members of the tribe sick, its the women who begin wondering why and advocating for a solution. … More Lessons in Environmental Leadership
Spring 2012 – Erin visited campus on April 16 and she talked to me about her inspirations, the movie and how Miami students can be more eco-friendly. 1. What is the greatest issue facing the environment? -Water. 2. Who is your role model? -My father. 3. What was your game-changing moment? -When I was out … More 10 Questions with Erin Brockovich
Spring 2012 – Dr. Michael Webber, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Director of the Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy at the University of Texas at Austin, discussed the importance of the relationships between energy and water Jan. 9 in Pearson Hall. Dr. Webber explained that energy and water are interrelated, with … More Texas professor discusses relationship between water and energy
Spring 2012 – On Jan. 25, Aaron Wolf Ph.D. visited campus for the 10th annual Baldwin Frontiers in Geology Lecture, sponsored by the Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science. Wolf works in the department of geosciences at Oregon State University and examines in the relationship between water management and water policy, and resolving water conflict. … More Aaron Wolf Visits Campus
Fall 2011 – Members of Miami University’s Green Oxford conducted a taste test called ‘Take Back the Tap’ on Nov. 9 and 15, in Shriver to see if students would prefer the taste more costly water over less expensive environmental friendly water. In the taste test willing participants were given unidentified samples of water from … More Green Oxford encourages students to ‘Take Back the Tap’
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