Fossil Free CC, a student group that formed earlier this year, has finally garnered the support of the Colorado College Student Government Association in the form of a resolution to endorse divestment from fossil fuels. […]
“Literally a slab of tofu”: Eating Sustainably at CC
It is no secret that Colorado College has a large number of environmentally-minded students. Environmental policy and environmental science are two of the most popular majors on campus, and campus organizations like Climate Reality and […]
Ocean Acidification and a Call to Action From Patricia Turner
As a retired research scientist from the University of California and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Patricia Turner dedicates most of her time to presenting research on the widespread effects of global warming to schools and […]
Extreme Weather Events in the Context of Climate Change
The warm temperatures and lack of snow in Colorado this year make climate change feel all the more tangible and pressing. However, recent frigid conditions and heavy snowfall on the East Coast have prompted some, […]
Dispatches from Bonn: Professor Mark Smith’s Class Attends UN Climate Change Conference
By JACK BILBROUGH Over Block 3, Colorado College students attended the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) 23rd annual “Conference of the Parties” (COP). This year’s convention, lead by Fiji, was held in […]
Anthony Leiserowitz Addresses Harsh Realities of Climate Change at First Mondays
This past Monday, Colorado College hosted its first official First Monday talk of the 2017-18 year with speaker Anthony Leiserowitz, who addressed the reality of climate change and the American mentality. In the light of […]
Developments in Environmental Policy Under the Trump Administration
Donald J. Trump has been in office for 231 days. These days have been filled with Twitter fights, awkward handshakes, failed bills, and 43 executive orders. One executive order was Trump’s decision to back out […]
Sustainability Spotlight: Senior Cory Page Works with Protect Our Winters
By KELSEY MAXWELL This past summer, senior Cory Page interned at Protect Our Winters (POW). POW is a small but influential non-profit organization based in Colorado that works to mobilize the outdoor sporting community against […]
The Science of Snowmelt: A Changing Landscape of Colorado
It’s that time of year. Technically, it’s still winter in Colorado, but the snow is melting and the temperature is rising. Snowmelt has always been an interesting phenomenon, especially in the state of Colorado. Is […]