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Wednesday, January 6th, 2021

Call for Proposals: Sustainable Susquehanna River Communities

Center for Sustainability & the Environment Grant Funding via The Degenstein Foundation Contact Samantha Myers, CSE Operations ManagerSamantha.myers@bucknell.edu(570) 577-2437Olin 463 Bucknell University is located in an area rich with ecological, social and cultural heritage. Historical development practices such as logging, mining, farming and short term land development have left lasting impacts on ecosystems and river towns. Located on the banks of the West Branch of theSusquehanna River, the CSE has the distinct advantage to study how impacted river communities, both human and non-human, can become more resilient and adaptive. Such communities are poised to reclaim a future of economic, social […]

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Posted by on January 6, 2021

Wednesday, August 26th, 2020

A Turning Point For Fossil Fuels & a Greener Future

For decades the road to greener, renewable energy and the slow of climate change has been an uphill battle. The fossil fuel industry has been largely responsible for thwarting green movement global progress. As a $257 billion industry in the U.S. alone and much of the world still relying on high carbon-producing fossil fuels, large-scale change has been slow-going. Nonetheless, we haven’t given up on the goal of a cleaner planet for future generations. Collectively, the world has been making changes and advancements in renewable energies to reduce our CO₂ emissions in hopes of slowing and ultimately reversing climate change. […]

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Posted by on August 26, 2020

Monday, February 10th, 2020

The Weight of Green Initiatives on a Prospective Student’s College Choice

Prospective college students have a plethora of options in choosing a their higher education institution and there are many factors that weigh in on that decision. The most basic of these are of course probability of acceptance based on their grades, the availability of chosen programs and majors, and of course an ever-increasing worry of cost. But how do students factor in an institution’s commitment to green initiatives, if at all? The Need for Green The world’s climate and sustainability issues have steadily been coming to light. Awareness of these issues and the need for solutions is increasing each year. […]

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Posted by on February 10, 2020

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