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Nature will suffer under Trump blueprint budget

By Leah Devorak | Photo Editor  The world is beautifully diverse, especially in its wildlife. The United States is the perfect example of this, where animals abound and nature ranges from towering, snow-peaked mountains to soft, grassy plains. But under President Trump, it could all disappear. Trump released a partial outline of his 2018 budget on March 16, revealing huge cuts to environmental protection. According … Continue reading Nature will suffer under Trump blueprint budget

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Students should support real news

By Duke Staff Just as Hollywood loves La La Land because it’s about Hollywood, journalists, consciously or unconsciously, dwell on journalistic issues. We ask that you, The Duke’s reading public, bear with us as we talk about a journalist problem (that could soon become your problem, too). The United States loves to pride itself on its freedoms. The Bill of Rights even enumerates some of … Continue reading Students should support real news

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Volkswagen scandal to test new white-collar policies

By Duke Staff Last Friday, the EPA announced that automaker behemoth Volkswagen has been deliberately, and illegally, cheating its way through the emissions tests of VW and Audi cars equipped with the company’s 2-liter diesel engine. As The New York Times reported, the offending vehicles were able to recognize when testing was underway and employed software to alter how the engine ran, in turn producing … Continue reading Volkswagen scandal to test new white-collar policies

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Student earns $50,000 EPA fellowship

Kayla Casavant | For the Duquesne Duke The United States Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded a Duquesne environmental science student with a $50,000 Greater Research Opportunities Undergraduate Fellowships. The recipient, Brittney Jackson, received the fellowship for her research on fracking and water waste. The fellowship will grant Jackson funding to continue her research, as well as the opportunity to work in an EPA lab. The … Continue reading Student earns $50,000 EPA fellowship

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Campus recognized for green energy

By Kylie Putman | For The Duquesne Duke In recognition of its commitment to purchasing green energy, Duquesne has been awarded a spot on the Environmental Protection Agency’s list of the Top 30 Colleges and Universities in the country. The honor was given because of the 18 million kilowatt hours of wind power Duquesne bought from PA Wind in the last year, according to the … Continue reading Campus recognized for green energy

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