02/25/2021 Troy Smajda | Staff Columnist I love recycling. It is one of the few things that I do during my day that makes me feel like I’m helping my future, the planet’s future and everyone else’s future who is stuck on this rock. I believe it is one of the most honest and effective ways to create tangible change in the world around us. … Continue reading How the heck are we even supposed to recycle?
By Duke Staff On Oct. 14, more than 170 countries, including the United States, signed an agreement in Kigali, Rwanda to ban the use of greenhouse gas chemicals called hydrofluorocarbons, which are used as coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners. This deal will have a huge impact on slowing the progression of global warming, according to climate-change research website Carbon Brief. The deal took several … Continue reading Small steps in saving the world
By Casey Chafin | The Duquesne Duke A student group on campus is working hard to clear up any confusion Duquesne students, faculty and staff might have when it comes to proper recycling. Gretchen Scheetz, co-president of Evergreen, a student group dedicated to making Duquesne more environmentally friendly, said her organization is currently working to improve recycling awareness on campus. “People are very confused … … Continue reading ‘Green’ group teaches proper recycling
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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