Hurricanes Irma and Harvey have caused billions of dollars of damage to the infrastructures of both Texas and Florida. An unfortunate casualty in the aftermath of these natural disasters is the destruction of parks and wildlife refuges that are intended …
Author: Devin Morrissey
From Guest Blogger Devin Morrissey: The Need for Social Reform in the Face of Climate Change
Technology alone isn’t going to save humanity from the effects of climate change. Headlines claiming otherwise might make for great slices of clickbait, but they aren’t being entirely truthful. While new technological innovations this year like increasingly affordable solar panels …
From Guest Blogger Devin Morrissey: An Argument for Sustainable Healthcare Practices
Common discourse about reducing society’s impact on the environment usually centers what we can do in our own lives to change the world for the better. While choosing eco-friendly transportation and getting your community involved in recycling can yield some …
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From Guest Blogger Devin Morrissey: Online Education is a Sustainable Industry
How “green” is your degree? What sort of environmental impact does a college education entail? While you may not realize it, if you have taken — or are currently enrolled — in online courses, you are supporting a sustainable industry.
From Guest Blogger Devin Morrissey: The State of K-12 Climate Change Education
Students have a right to learn about the dangers of climate change. The health risks are monumental. Over time, extreme weather events will continue to reduce the availability of safe food and water. For some communities, this will lead to …
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From Guest Blogger Devin Morrissey: Drones Can Be Used to Protect the Environment
Drones have a lot of negative associations, though owners have found novel ways to use them to protect the environment. Due in large part to the use of drones for military applications, much of the public distrusts drones. In fact, …
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From Guest Blogger Devin Morrissey: Four Things in Your Home that Are Secretly Killing the Planet
While the Trump administration’s skepticism towards climate change may cause frustration for environmentally conscious citizens, there are still many steps we can take in our own lives to reduce our impact on the environment. Regardless of what happens in American …
From Guest Blogger Devin Morrissey: Ford Prepares for a Greener Future with the New F-150
If recent announcements from Ford are an indication of the direction that the automotive industry is headed, vehicles will soon be smarter and greener than ever before. America’s most iconic pickup truck will become a tech-lover’s hybrid by 2020. According …
