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The truth about biodegradable plastics
What does it mean for something to be “biodegradable?”
Electric cars part of a solution for a cleaner electric grid
The science of electric cars are a potential saving grace to cut out greenhouse gas emissions.
What really happens to the recycling on campus?
Recently students have raised concerns regarding how efficient the recycling system on campus really is.
Jerry Clifton speaks on renewable energy, cars, air pollution
Nearly eight months after winning Newark’s mayoral election and discussing his goals toward sustainability for the city.
“Shrink the change:” A conversation with former US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power
At the event on Wednesday, Power sat down with Valerie Biden Owens to discuss Power’s life, career and her new New York Times bestselling book, ...
Community and sustainability in eating local
At first glance, it may not be evident that organic, local produce is being grown right in the heart of Newark.
The fake meat fad: What it is and where to find it
Plant-based meat substitutes pose a remedy to the growing concern over the increasing amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
“Fed up with the dump:” The issue of food waste on campus
College campuses all across the nation face the issue of food waste, and the University of Delaware is no exception.
Delaware’s legislative baby steps towards a renewable future
One of the State of Delaware’s major steps toward creating a better environment was passing the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act in 2005.
Philosophers debate: Do nations have a right to exclude immigrants?
The Class of 1955 Ethics Endowment Fund and the Department of Philosophy presented “Debating Immigration: Do Nations Have a Right to Exclude Immigrants?”