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Buzzing Ethically: Sustainable Coffee Farming in Monteverde

If there is one word that I’ve heard too often on this trip, its “Sustainability.” Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for it. Its just that I swear I can’t go thirty minutes without hearing the word. Whether we are … Continue reading “Buzzing Ethically: Sustainable Coffee Farming in Monteverde”

A Lesson’s Motmot’s Lesson by Evan Barnard

[ˈbər-dər] A birder [ˈbər-dər] is a species of bird-watcher who actively pursues birds. Well, that’s just the beginning of the story. Birders often keep lists; they document species they find; the experienced birders know where species hotspots are located. The … Continue reading “A Lesson’s Motmot’s Lesson by Evan Barnard”

Finding a Home in the Forest by Alex Soderstrom

Juan Carlos, our guide through the Monteverde Cloud forest reserve in Costa Rica, seems incapable of not smiling. Even when the rain falls steadily thoroughly drenching his hat and his hood. Even when he talks to a group of seven … Continue reading “Finding a Home in the Forest by Alex Soderstrom”

Electric Buses Coming to UGA and Renewable Energy Process

Interview with Mr. Jason Perry – Conducted by Chandler Stutzman Mr. Perry is a mechanical engineer and Certified Energy Manager with expertise in facility energy and water conservation, green building, and renewable energy. For seven years prior to joining the … Continue reading “Electric Buses Coming to UGA and Renewable Energy Process”

A Tale of Two Boilers: Why Biomass is the hopeful but currently not viable option for the UGA campus

The university has two gas-powered steam boilers. Before that, they had two coal-powered boilers. These boilers were only used when the university has additional need for steam in the winter and are still only used for that reason, according to … Continue reading “A Tale of Two Boilers: Why Biomass is the hopeful but currently not viable option for the UGA campus”

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Buildings Making A Mark On Athens, Georgia

Reports show that people benefit greatly from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building standards. Built upon principles of sustainability, LEED certified buildings are popping up across the nation and have made their way to Athens, Georgia. The LEED standard is … Continue reading “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Buildings Making A Mark On Athens, Georgia”