Ana McCabe
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Alumni demonstrate invigorating environmental careers
There are numerous fields within environmental studies that can lead to a career one is passionate about. An environmental studies major gives students the potential to pursue careers in a broad range of disciplines. Rob Green, an Augustana University alumnus with bachelor’s degrees in English, journalism and philosophy and a master’s degree in environmental studies,…
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‘Mother of sustainability’ highlights need for global effort
The world must work together to battle environmental issues. This year’s Boe Forum on Public Affairs speaker, former prime minister of Norway Gro Harlem Brundtland, has shown us the benefits of listening to others and sharing ideas. Throughout her speech at Augustana, she emphasized the importance of diversity and working together in combating environmental issues.…
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Milk alternatives offer easy sustainability switch
To live a sustainable life is to make daily environmentally conscious decisions and purchases that best fit one’s lifestyle. Small changes can create a significant impact on society’s environmental footprint. One easy way to incorporate sustainability into everyday choices is through food. There are many alternative dietary options that provide similar nutrient benefits and satisfaction…
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Ozone healing provides refreshing environmental crisis news
The hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica has been a symbol of global warming since scientists first noticed it in 1985. A recent report by the United Nations, however, states the ozone layer is on the road to full recovery. This steady improvement would not be possible without the ratification of the Montreal Protocol. …
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Businesses should choose sustainable Black Friday alternatives
Everyone knows what comes after Thanksgiving. No, it’s not Christmas. It’s Black Friday, the event of the year where people charge to stores to feast upon great prices the day after they feasted upon great food. Recently, some companies have replaced their Black Friday deals with a “Green Friday’’ approach. According to an article by…
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Apps could help reduce food waste
In the U.S. alone, 40% of produce is wasted, which contributes to 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the country. Food waste not only has negative effects on the environment, but also takes a toll on the economy. Every year, $1.2 trillion worth of food is thrown away in the U.S. according to Too…
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Gubernatorial election could shape sustainability policy
As the Nov. 8 midterm general elections approach, the new South Dakota governor could shape how environmental issues are addressed in the state. South Dakota is the 5th most conservative state, with nearly 50% of voters being Republican. However, research by Wallethub found that South Dakota ranks as the ninth most environmentally-friendly state in the…
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Aquaponics could lead to sustainable farming
An image of an American farm usually portrays a red barn with rows of identical-looking crops stretching for miles across a flat landscape. While farms in America are more diverse than this description, monocropping is almost homogeneous farming. Monocropping decreases soil productivity because of a lack of produce diversity and nutrients. Luckily, there has been…
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Patagonia paves way for corporate response to climate change
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard gave away the company’s net worth of $3 billion to fight climate change, stating, “Earth is now our only shareholder” home. Patagonia created this new ownership strategy to prioritize its core values and tackle the environmental crisis as a private company. With this new ownership strategy,…