Environmental Communication at UGA
Creating the Next Generation of Environmental Storytellers
An area once teeming with people lounging on the beach and swimmers, Lake Herrick stands almost still now with the wind barely rippling the water. But the University of Georgia Office of Sustainability is working on renovations to Lake Herrick … Continue reading “Recreation to return on Lake Herrick” →
Don’t pull out your winter coat and snow boots just yet: La Niña has officially arrived, meaning Georgia can expect to see above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation this coming winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (or NOAA) released an … Continue reading “Winter is Coming: How La Niña Will Affect Georgia’s Winter” →
A recent worldwide survey of honey samples has entomologists and local bee enthusiasts alike buzzing. In early October, Swiss researchers reported that of the 198 honey samples they had taken from around the world, 75 percent of them contained traces … Continue reading “Bees, Honey and Pesticides” →
You took a step in the grass and felt a squish under your foot. The rancid smell hit you. It would not have killed the dog owner to pick up after their pup! It is bad enough to step in … Continue reading “Scoop the Poop!” →
According to Dr. Shepherd Director of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Georgia, many people who don’t believe in climate change cite cooler days in the Fall and Winter months as part of their reasoning. “Climate is not defined by … Continue reading “The Truth About Climate Change: Who thinks What?” →
Who would have thought cows can be damaging the environment? The difference is in the type of food they consume. The debate between grass-fed vs. grain-fed meat has shown strong opinions from health advocates and farmers, but part of the general … Continue reading “Have Your Meat, But Should You Eat It Too?” →
Jessie Stokes, 29, has lived in Athens for two and a half years after deciding to relocate from Houston, Texas. While in Houston, Stokes lived in a tiny yellow bungalow with a small yard where grew a garden of onions, … Continue reading “Slash the Trash: A Zero Waste Lifestyle” →
Ed Janosik knows that his job does not stop just because the cold weather is starting to settle in. As an experienced farmer, the winter months are just as important to him as the summer months are. Janosik is the … Continue reading “Winter Farming on Organic Farms” →
On any given weekday, you can find JoHannah Biang’s red pickup truck parked outside of the office at UGArden, the student-run organic farm at the University of Georgia. As the farm manager, Biang oversees the daily operation of the farm … Continue reading “Behind the Greens: Teaming Up Gardens and Kitchens” →
On an average day, David Warnell wakes up before the sun rises in his town of Claxton, Georgia. After grabbing a Toaster Strudel and a cup of joe for the drive, Warnell heads 10 miles down the road where he … Continue reading “The Roots Of The Warnell School Of Forestry” →
On a normal day in her position as the Urban Agriculture Intern with the Office of Sustainability, Emma Courson can be found harvesting food on the Green Roof Garden on top of the Geography-Geology building. A rooftop and harvesting food … Continue reading “A Hidden Gem at UGA: The Green Roof Garden” →
That soup can you just recycled might not end up back on the shelf at a grocery store. Instead, it could end up as a part of a new Ford F-150. Ford is one of many automotive companies looking to … Continue reading “Making Cans Into Cars” →
Clearing bike racks of unwanted bicycles is more involved than it sounds according to Bike Program Manager and UGA student William Fox. If he’s not repairing broken bikes at the Office of Sustainability, Fox is using his own spare time … Continue reading “Bike Recycling One-Man-Band” →
At first glance, the environmental budget chart on ballotpedia.org makes Georgia look deprived of natural resource spending compared to its neighboring states. The chart lists Georgia as only allocating $248 million to the department of natural resources in 2015. … Continue reading “Georgia Environmental Budget on the Back Burner?” →
Carter Dodd is a local farmer at the Diamond Hill Farm in Hull, Georgia. He spends most of his days harvesting produce to be sold at the Athens Farmers Market. Many customers are eager to see what Carter will have … Continue reading “Journey of Organic Foods” →
Earlier this month Gucci, a major luxury fashion brand, announced it would stop using animal fur. While most apparel stores in Athens have moved away from real fur, there are still some places where you can find it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOUa2FD37v8&feature=youtu.be Gucci … Continue reading “Fur and the Fashion Industry: While Some Move Away, Others Do Not” →
The official definition of Compost is — a decayed mixture of plants that is used to improve the soil in a garden “It’s just a banana, it will break down!” Not true, according to soil ambassador Sara Turner. Composting is … Continue reading “How You Can Be the Food to Your Food” →
Drivers commuting between Athens and the Atlanta area have probably noticed the sea of colours along the median of Highway 316. As you are about to see, while seemingly out of the blue, these flowers did not just appear over … Continue reading “Adding Colours to Georgia Highways: Roadside Wildflower Program on Highway 316” →
The price of fruits and vegetables has increased in the recent years and experts say it is because of climate change. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, this change in price is due in part to rising average temperatures across … Continue reading “Rising Temperatures Mean Rising Prices” →
For Stellah Indiya food allergies have always been a part of daily life. She started developing allergies to more fruits in her adolescence and at this point as a college student she’s convinced she will develop more. Doctors warn you … Continue reading “Achoo! Fall harvest brings pollen allergies to the table” →