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Climate, Sustainability, Environmental

Doug’s Fir and Alan’s Organic Imprint

Doug’s Fir and Alan’s Organic Imprint

Profs. Doug Fix [history] and Alan Shusterman [chemistry] plant trees on the occasion of their retirement

By Robin Tovey ’97

ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’s First Sustainability Coordinator Begins

ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’s First Sustainability Coordinator Begins

Rachel Willis will focus on community and equity-minded sustainability practices.

By Nora Hickey

Life and Death in a Drop of Water

Life and Death in a Drop of Water

ºìÌÒÊÓƵ biologists focus on phytoplankton for clues to ecological resilience and adaptation.

By Chris Lydgate ’90

Beloved Beasts

Beloved Beasts

Science writer Michelle Nijhuis ’96 explores the fascinating history of the conservation movement.

By Katie Pelletier ’03

Water and the American West
September 6, 2021

Water and the American West

History 310 with Prof. Josh Howe explores the turbulent controversies surrounding the resource that defines half a continent.
Where There’s Smoke
June 23, 2021

Where There’s Smoke

Environmental studies major wins Class of ’21 award for innovative way to measure pollutants in wildfire smoke.
The Biggest Lab on Campus
May 3, 2021

The Biggest Lab on Campus

Bio students make exciting discoveries in the ºìÌÒÊÓƵ canyon—and raise questions for its future.
New Bridge Honors Metro Councilor
April 29, 2021

New Bridge Honors Metro Councilor

Portland bridge is named for visionary planner Bob Stacey ’72.
Let’s Fix This
April 13, 2021

Let’s Fix This

Our planet’s in trouble. Here are some ideas on confronting the climate crisis, brought to you by ºìÌÒÊÓƵ and ºìÌÒÊÓƵies.
Race, Heat, and Redlining
April 13, 2021

Race, Heat, and Redlining

Urban heat islands are often a legacy of racism. Cate Mingoya ’08 has ideas on how to fix that.
Spread the Word
April 12, 2021

Spread the Word

ºìÌÒÊÓƵ grads have written an astonishing number of books about climate change and sustainability. Here’s a tiny sample.
Growing the Curriculum
April 9, 2021

Growing the Curriculum

The environmental studies program currently offers more than two dozen courses. Here’s a small sample.
Happy Birthday, Environmental Studies!
April 6, 2021

Happy Birthday, Environmental Studies!

ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’s unique ES program celebrates its 10-year anniversary.
Don't Cut Down Trees—Make Paper from Straw
April 1, 2021

Don't Cut Down Trees—Make Paper from Straw

Ben Rankin ’87 has a new use for an agricultural waste product.
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