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Staff Editorial: ‘Get our city out of your mouth’

Staff Editorial 01/28/2021   On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed 17 executive orders that focused on reversing Trump administration policies — including a letter that states the country’s intent to re-join the Paris Climate Agreement.    In 2019, President Trump notified the United Nations that the U.S. would be withdrawing from the accords, removing the country from a list of nearly … Continue reading Staff Editorial: ‘Get our city out of your mouth’

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Corporations are to blame for the world’s climate emergency

Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor 01/28/2021 Within the past decade, concerns about climate change have grown significantly as an ever increasing number of scientists and world leaders continue to raise the alarm about the harmful consequences associated with a warming climate.   From rising temperatures and extreme weather events, to higher sea levels and glacial retreat, the overwhelming evidence clearly indicates that climate change is … Continue reading Corporations are to blame for the world’s climate emergency

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Climate change is a growing danger

11/15/2018 By Duke Staff The images coming out of California leave a horrific impression. It looks like one is witnessing Armageddon or taking a peek into Dante’s mind when he envisioned Hell. Since Nov. 8, California has been devastated by three incredibly destructive — and deadly — wildfires. The Camp Fire, located north of Sacramento, has killed 48 people and destroyed close to 9,000 buildings … Continue reading Climate change is a growing danger

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Staff Editorial: State of the Union address missed important points

By Duke Staff As President Obama delivered his fifth State of the Union last Tuesday, members of the audience applauded nearly after every topic. While it seemed like a successful evening, a closer inspection of Obama’s words left us at The Duke less than willing to give a standing ovation. Going green (but not evergreen) As President Obama remarked on the current climate changes in … Continue reading Staff Editorial: State of the Union address missed important points

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