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Lake Cayuga was one of Ithaca's ecosystems affected by the heavier than normal rainfall this summer. Harmful algae has taken root in the lake due to the overabundance of rain.

Heavy summer rain negatively affects Ithaca’s ecosystems

By Sierra Guardiola, Assistant News Editor • September 4, 2017
Lake Cayuga was one of Ithaca's ecosystems affected by the heavier than normal rainfall this summer. Harmful algae has taken root in the lake.
Ithaca residents gathered on Earth Day last year to support science and ideas like clean energy. Peter Bardaglio writes that clean energy is still on the rise, even during the Trump administration.

Ithaca residents come together to rally for science

By Nicole Pimental, Staff Writer • April 24, 2017
“Silence is deadly,” Edwards said. “Society often believes that silence is consensus. When people don’t speak up, then the majority are driven by the minority opinion.”
Sandra Steingraber, a distinguished scholar in residence in the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences at the college, hosted a panel discussion how climate change intersects with social activism.

Sandra Steingraber hosts panel discussion for Sustainability Week

By Meaghan McElroy, Staff Writer • April 19, 2017
For Sustainability Week at the college, environmental activist Sandra Steingraber hosted a panel to present climate change and social issues.
Senior Kerry Schulz boils sap during the Ithaca College Non-Timber Forest Products class.

Non-Timber Forest Products class struggles with weather variability

By Meaghan McElroy, Staff Writer • April 12, 2017
“Hope springs eternal, and spring is coming back, and we can just start again,” Borst said.
Editorial: Climate change deserves more localized attention

Editorial: Climate change deserves more localized attention

April 12, 2017
But this apathy will only hurt the community in the end, as the effects of climate change are indifferent to whom it impacts.
Sophomore Sam Fuller writes about the importance of the pollination from bees to maintain many aspects of the food supply.

Commentary: Survival of bees integral to food production

By Sam Fuller, Photo Editor • April 5, 2017
An extinction of bees would eliminate many of the foods farms use to feed their animals, therefore decreasing the quality of their meat and byproducts.
National Recap: Trump freezes environmental protections

National Recap: Trump freezes environmental protections

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • April 5, 2017
Trump solidified his anti-environmental policies when he signed an executive order March 28, rolling back environmental protections.
Editorial: Investing in fossil fuels unsustainable for college

Editorial: Investing in fossil fuels unsustainable for college

February 8, 2017
The college has not provided a convincing argument as to why it should not make the pledge, or at least study the potential outcomes of doing so.
Former Republican Congressman Robert Inglis gave his speech on climate change to an audience in Emerson Suites.

Former Congressman Bob Inglis gives talk on climate change

By Samantha Mendiguren, Contributing Writer • December 7, 2016
Former Republican Congressman Robert Inglis came to Ithaca College and spoke about his atypical conservative strategy for tackling climate change.

Conservatives should be for conservation

By Kyle Stewart • October 3, 2016
Our environmental debate should not be focused on whether climate change is occurring but rather on which ideas are the best to solve our climate crisis.
Associate professor Michael Smith writes about the impact rising and warming ocean levels will have on many coastal areas and marine ecosystems across the globe.

Commentary: Rising, warming oceans threaten global ecosystems

By Michael Smith • September 20, 2016
As with so many aspects of global warming, however, last year's forecasts are often upended by this year's science, generally in the direction of an acceleration of trends toward a much hotter planet that will be inhospitable to civilization as we know it.

Why aren’t we doing anything about climate change?

By Emma Whitestone • August 31, 2016
Despite the impending threat to health and security that climate change poses, politicians and voters are not talking about the environment. Addressing climate change should be at the top of the agenda for everyone right now.
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