SUNY-ESF researchers look to restore American chestnut tree population
The American chestnut accounted for 25 percent of the tree population in the eastern United States before the arrival of blight. Read more »
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Researcher explains decline in bee population at SUNY-ESF lecture
New York state lost 54.1 percent of its honey bee colonies in 2014-15. Read more »
Catch up on the week in city and state politics
Check out a brief roundup of what happened in city and state politics this week. Read more »
Syracuse University competes in annual recycling contest
SU is participating in RecycleMania, an 8-week recycling competition with over 100 universities across the US and Canada. Read more »
How Syracuse University is trying to become a more sustainable campus
SU has a history of implementing sustainability initiatives on campus. And now, the university has additional long-term sustainability plans, including becoming carbon neutral by 2040 and expanding the bike share program. Read more »
SUNY-ESF’s approach to divestment sets standard for SUNY system
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses SUNY-ESF's decision to divest from the fossil fuel industry and suggests that the college's decision-making process in regard to the commitment should act as an example for other institutions in the State University of New York system. Read more »
Why SUNY-ESF finally decided to divest after years of deliberation
After years of deliberation, the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry decided that divesting from fossil fuels would be its best course of action. Read more »
SU forms research partnership with Nanjing University in China to study urban building design, environment
Syracuse University and Nanjing University in China have partnered to create a center to further research into urban design and the environment. Read more »
Syracuse University's School of Architecture to launch postgraduate program
Syracuse University’s School of Architecture will launch a new postgraduate program called “Design - Energy - Futures" next fall. Read more »
SU professor joins national team researching infrastructure, extreme weather
College of Engineering and Computer Science professor David Chandler has joined a team of researchers that will look into how to build infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather. Read more »
SUNY-ESF helps to set Guinness World Record for planting the most trees in one hour
It took only one hour to turn a group of dedicated nature enthusiasts from SUNY-ESF into Guinness World Record holders as they helped plant 202,935… Read more »
Gala: A positive shift in environmental discourse keeps millennials engaged
Generation Y columnist Alison Gala argues that a more positive approach to climate change will keep millennials involved in working toward environmental progress. Read more »
SU professor, congressional candidate Eric Kingson discusses college issues
Eric Kingson, a professor of social work at Syracuse University and candidate for representative of New York state’s 24th Congressional District, discusses his plan to incorporate college issues into his campaign. Read more »
SU professor conducts study on fracking's impact on water quality
SU professor Don Siegel conducted a recent study which concluded that water quality in central New York is not negatively impacted from fracking operations in northern Pennsylvania and southeastern Ohio. Read more »
Study by SU professor shows New York benefits most from clean power plan
A recent study by a Syracuse University professor demonstrated the health benefits of a new initiative by the Environmental Protection Agency. Read more »
Cole: EPA’s toothless Title VI leads to local environmental injustice
Environment columnist Azor Cole explains the EPA’s hollow idealism present in environmental justice implementation. Read more »
Ernie Davis, Graham Dining Center eliminate trays
In an effort to save water, soap, money and cut down on food waste, Ernie Davis Hall and Graham Dining Hall have eliminated trays from… Read more »
Backyard business: Alumnus starts landscaping company using sustainable, healthy plants
A SUNY-ESF graduate is using the environment around him to feed his passion for helping others. David Myers, a State University of New York College… Read more »
Cleaning up their act: $1 billion initiative to restore Onondaga Lake by 2018 continues with two-part plan
With the help of an energy-efficient technology company, Onondaga County’s $1 billion project to restore Onondaga Lake is in full swing and partially ahead of… Read more »
Callaghan: Sustainable practices during vacation, holiday travel don’t have to be a headache
There are some things in life that just work more smoothly when we're in our daily home schedule: eating right, studying, sleeping well and living… Read more »
Environmental advocates must work to be taken seriously
In our modern world, stereotypical environmental activists, with all their eccentricities, come off as crazy and not very productive. Chaining themselves to trees, screaming at… Read more »
Jack Hanna swings into SU
He's been to Africa 50 times. Today, he comes to Syracuse. 'Jungle Jack' Hanna will appear on the Goldstein Auditorium stage tonight at 7 p.m.… Read more »
