Category Archives: Sustainability in the News
Climate Change
With every passing season the threats that climate change presents become more evident. The Baruch community itself experienced the devastating effects of climate change when Hurricane Sandy ripped through the streets of New York. Hurricane Sandy left hundreds of thousands … Continue reading
Vegetarian is the New Prius
According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, 26 percent of the world’s ice-free land is utilized for livestock grazing, and 33 percent of its pastures are used for the production of livestock feed. Consistent with the narrative portrayed … Continue reading
Overpopulation Is Not the Problem
While many may construe our burgeoning population as a huge sustainability issue, Erle C. Ellis argues that there is no limit to our resources and that we need not worry about overpopulation and the planets’ carrying capacity; advancements in social … Continue reading
Over-Population and Family Planning
Over-population is a major environmental issue we face as a species. Currently with a global population of over 6 billion people we are using one and a half times the resources the Earth can renew sustainably.Whether those living on the … Continue reading
Environmental Impact of Legalizing Marijuana
The purchase of marijuana has been outlawed in the United States since the early 20th century. Recently, however, a number of politicians and the American public are beginning to rethink the criminalization of the sale and purchase of marijuana. In … Continue reading