In March 2019, General Mills announced their mission to turn 100 million acres of farmland into regenerative agriculture by 2030. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues strategies like carbon farming help push eco-friendly practices forward.
St. Thomas’ new Sustainability minor has been several years in the making, fits with most St. Thomas majors and offers an array of options for students to get involved.
The clothing and textile industry is the second-largest polluter in the world. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that textile companies need to take responsibility for the pollution they generate.
Bans and fees on single-use plastic bags are being implemented in multiple states. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that a bigger issue with plastic lies within packaging, which makes up 40% of plastic produced.
The University of St. Thomas Sustainability Club organized the university’s first school-wide zero waste event. Videographer Jack Stanek and reporter Taylor Shupe covered the campus lunch event.
The Center for the Common Good decided to challenge St. Thomas faculty, staff and students in a unique way: giving up their car for Lent.
St. Thomas students living on north campus can now compost with ease due to a new collection bin outside of Dowling Hall.
In solidarity with the Youth Climate Strike, the St. Thomas community walked out of class to demand climate action on March 15. Reporter Emily Haugen, Videographer Drew Bouman and Chief Video Editor Jack Stanek have the full story.
This is News in :90 for Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016.
The St. Thomas biology department has partnered with Tiny Footprint Coffee, a local roastery in Minneapolis, to examine ways coffee chaff can be used for sustainability.
St. Thomas’ Sustainable Communities Partnership pilot program links what students are learning in the classroom to questions that local organizations are trying to answer.
The Campus Sustainability Fund Committee is inviting members of the university community to submit proposals to help the school reach its goal of becoming climate neutral.
St. Thomas was ranked No. 19 on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnerships top 30 list among colleges and universities nationwide.
This is News in :90 for Monday, Nov. 10, 2014.
St. Thomas is doing its part to contribute to Minnesota being ranked as the 10th best state in the nation for energy efficiency.
