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3 tips for staying warm this winter without turning up the heat

Posted on December 21, 2022December 15, 2022 by akadrie

As any Rochestarian knows, it gets really cold up here in the winter. While you certainly will need to turn up the heat to a reasonable level, there are a Read More …

Posted in  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged  Energy , Environment, sustainable living1 Comment

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Posted on October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 by student

Should universities divest from fossil fuels? The answer seems like it should be straightforward: if you are a proponent of climate action, then yes. However, further inquiry seems to suggest Read More …

Posted in  Energy ,  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged  Energy , Climate change, divestment, fossil fuels, universitiesLeave a comment

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Posted on July 1, 2022July 7, 2022 by student

Renewable Energies’ Opposition It is no secret that it has proven challenging to transform the sources of our electric grids into renewable ones. There are obviously the difficulties of cost Read More …

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Posted on May 20, 2022May 15, 2022 by student

On November 10, 2017, I published my first Student’s Corner article about the scenic Fall in Rochester; 1654 days later, here is my last one. This article is a reflection Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged  Energy ,  Transportation , Sustainability1 Comment

Student’s Corner

Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 by student

The Case for Nuclear Power Today, the term clean energy is almost synonymous with solar and wind energy. While these renewable energy sources don’t emit greenhouse gas, they have their Read More …

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