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Dire Wolves have been revived from their previous extinction.

Return of Dire Wolves

Frazier O, Reporter May 5, 2025

The world has had 5 mass extinction events in the last 500 million years, each one eradicating more than 75% of all species on the planet. But what if those “extinction events” were reversible. With recent discoveries and innovations, a world in which...

Taylor Swift and her carbon emissions from her private jet.

Taylor Swift’s Carbon Footprint: Something She Can Not Shake Off

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson Dec 2, 2024

When Taylor Swift announced her three hour and now over a year-long Eras Tour back in March of 2023, fans were beyond excited. The prospect of seeing over two decades of music by the country-turned-pop star at one of her 152 tour dates led many to spend...

The growth of AI chatbots like ChatGPT have raised many questions including how the growth of AI has affected the environment.

Hey ChatGPT, Write me an Article on Your Environmental Impact

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson Oct 1, 2024

Although ChatGPT poses many moral questions, with lots of discussion around it being used for cheating or nefarious purposes, one aspect that often goes undiscussed is its environmental impact. When asked for a quote about its own effects on our earth,...

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris enjoy some time outside while questions on their environmental views are still at large.

Our Presidential Candidates Views on the Environment: What the Frack do They Stand For?

Lucy Wilson and Claudia Bunea Sep 13, 2024

During the recent presidential debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, many questions about their environmental views came to light.  When asked by moderator Linsey Davis about what they would do to...

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson posing with some of their Back To School supplies

Back to School: The Hidden Costs of Overbuying on the Environment

Claudia Bunea and Lucy Wilson Sep 6, 2024

For many, back-to-school shopping is one of the most exciting times of the year. However, in a frenzy of buying clothing and school supplies, most students forget that their overconsumption comes at the cost of the environment.  Often, students buy...