When we flip on the light switch, charge our phones, or do the laundry, we generally do not give it a second thought. But the amount of energy required to fuel our lives is astonishing. Most of the energy in the U.S. is not derived from renewables. Around 82 percent of our energy comes from [...]

The high costs of living here means those who are not wealthy will find it hard to share in an environmental dream. It is an environmental injustice that living in San Francisco has become and remains out of the reach of middle- and low-income people, not just an economic one. April 22 will mark the [...]

From the constant sound of drilling, hammering, and the weird opera music playing throughout the day, it’s pretty apparent that USF will be adding another building to its campus. The John Lo Schiavo, S.J. Center for Science and Innovation will open to students fall of 2013 — but that’s not the most exciting part. This [...]

Policymakers can no longer mince words: Climate. Change. Hurts. The denial of global warming is no longer acceptable. Actually, it never really was. But the most recent manifestation of human-caused climate change in the form of hurricane Sandy raises that unacceptability to a new level. Climate change denial after Sandy veers toward immorality. Hurricane Sandy [...]

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Earth Day goes off at USF once again

Student Paul Krantz makes an argument for a new alternative to the lawn on Lone Mountain

Transfer Student Ashlee Johnson thinks USF is off to a great start in becoming more green and eco-friendly.

With compost and recycling bins collecting waste, solar panels lining many a rooftop, and locally-grown organic produce being served up in the cafeteria, USF appears to be on the right track in its quest for environmental responsibility.