“People must feel that the natural world is important and valuable and beautiful and wonderful and an amazement and a pleasure.”
David Attenborough
Articles on the Environment
The survival of our species rests on a healthy environment. Articles that share information about the environment or discuss issues and ideas surrounding nature and environmental aspects can all be found in this section.
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Wynn Alan Bruce – ‘Don’t Go Unnoticed…’
Six months ago, on Earth Day, April 22nd, climate activist Wynn Alan Bruce self-immolated himself in front of the Supreme Court building. His death inspired me to create a design in honor of his sacrifice.
Thrifting: Shopping Sustainably
Shopping with an eco-conscious mind has been highlighted since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Unfortunately, with the rise in shopping sustainably through thrifting, donors could be negatively affecting its purpose.
The UNLV Campus Community Garden
In the middle of the Las Vegas valley behind UNLV, the UNLV Campus Community Garden offers much to those at the university and the community.
Pahrump Honey Company – Bee Products to Buzz About
The Pahrump Honey Company offers a variety of products created by its bees working in the Great Basin Desert. Click to read more!
Desert Balloon Project: Saving Tortoises One Balloon at a Time
People forget that “what goes up must come down” when releasing balloons, not realizing that they float away to places they don’t belong and cause harm to wildlife. This issue inspired 15-year-old Christian Daniels to start his own organization – the Desert Balloon Project.
COVID-19’s Impact on Nevada’s Outdoor Recreation Economy
Outdoor recreation accounts for one of the country’s largest economic sectors. In Nevada, it’s one of the fastest-growing economic sectors, touching every part of the state.
Our Sustainable Wedding
When Lucy had her wedding back in 2019, she made it her goal to create an affordable wedding while making it environmentally sustainable as well! Read more to learn how she spent less than $1,000 for her zero-waste wedding.
TIABI + The Jolt: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Coffee Roasting
Seeing a problem in the world of coffee roasting, Tiffany Stiles, owner of The Jolt Coffee Co. and TIABI Coffee and Waffle Bar, took action to reduce the emissions of running a coffee shop.
Composting 101: Reducing Food Waste
In honor of National Learn About Composting Day on May 29th, let’s go over the basics of composting – a natural solution to food waste.