Most nations endowed with a wealth of natural resources fail to achieve economic prosperity

10/22/20 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor In a world dominated by finite resources and an endless desire for consumption, nations around the globe are in a continuous effort to discover the next major shale formation or iron ore deposit to achieve economic prosperity. With rapid population expansion and ever-increasing consumer demand, natural resources are ubiquitously viewed among world leaders as essential for driving growth and … Continue reading Most nations endowed with a wealth of natural resources fail to achieve economic prosperity

The Duquesne DukeOctober 22, 2020

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DU professor called to testify on fracking

By Max Blechman | The Duquesne Duke The director of Duquesne’s Center for Environmental Research has recently been called upon to testify as an expert in recent debates and lawsuits regarding natural gas fracking in Pennsylvania communities. John Stolz, who has done extensive research on the chemical effects of fracking in Western Pennsylvania, testified as an expert on ground water contamination in a lawsuit in … Continue reading DU professor called to testify on fracking

The Duquesne DukeJanuary 14, 2015Leave a comment

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Election 2014: Governor-elect Wolf pledges education, job reform

By Julian Routh | News Editor When newly elected Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf takes office in January, he will be tasked with initiating a number of plans he outlined in his campaign, some of which will impact higher education and post-college employment. On the campaign trail, Wolf, 65, of York County, pledged to make education his top priority if elected. In an effort to make … Continue reading Election 2014: Governor-elect Wolf pledges education, job reform

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