Ambrelyn Rodriguez, a resident of the 10th ward of Chicago, says people often have no idea where that is. However, the nearly 70 industries that surround this community and use it as a dumping ground for harmful pollutants know exactly where the 10th ward is.
Bella Wilkes shares insight into the environmental justice struggles of “the forgotten 10th ward.”
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Living in Chicagoland and submerged in the world of constant college activities, the great outdoors seem pretty far removed. Especially now, when leaving the building means exposure to numbing temps and piercing winds. However, exposure to nature—even just looking at it!—could have positive affects on your mental health, productivity and more. Read more in Emily Jahn’s Ecopinion.
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What do Beethoven and recycling have in common? Taiwan’s unique solution to rising populations and the resulting trash production involves both! Find out more in Ginny Ip’s latest Grass Routes article.
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Atmosphere is back this year with new work, “Just after sunset”, that transforms sunset into a time of reflection. Read more of Emily Jahn’s vision here.
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The government shutdown affects us all—Congress, teachers and even National Parks. With nearly all of the NPS furloughed, parks like Yosemite and Yellowstone are a dangerous free-for-all. Read more in Emily Jahn’s article.
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It’s that time of year again! The holidays call for gift giving, but how can we give eco-consciously? Enter minimalism. Read more in Ginny Ip’s article.
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Tired of going to the grocery store where the only available fresh produce are apples? In Season brings you a easy to make and aesthetic af apple crisp that’ll put those apples to good use. By Morgan Lee.
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Most of the trees have lost their leaves, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still beautiful. This week, Emily Jahn describes the strength and beauty of bare trees.
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Most of us have seen the infamous video, “How Wolves Change Rivers”, and if you haven’t, you should! But what’s the latest on gray wolf numbers in Yellowstone National Park since 2014? Find out by reading Emma Belanger’s latest piece!
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What two things do you and Meghan Merkle have in common? You both attend(ed) Northwestern and care about dressing sustainably, of course! Alexandra Huang, in her debut piece, gives us the rundown on three eco-conscious brands that you can feel good about wearing.
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Just in time for Chicago winter, this week’s Atmosphere edition describes snow in all its subtle, wondrous glory. Read more of Emily Jahn's “Definition”.
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So NURF walks into The Plant…
Find out what happens in Cassidy Wang’s debut In Our Nature piece! Learn more about both The Plant as well as what this on-campus food sustainability group took away from their visit.
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Denmark is famously known for the cycle capital of the world, Copenhagen. As of 2016, there has been more bikes than cars on the streets. What makes cycling so popular among the Danes and can other countries follow this example? Read more here.
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