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Climate changing pop culture

Although it seems like “global warming” has long been a common term, it only entered the cultural vernacular recently as climate change was being accepted by the majority of Americans. And like many serious phenomena, the public has turned global warming into something we have perfected the art of: an object of pop culture. NOV 28

Making cents of climate change

Though I was impressed by UNC students’ participation in this election — anyone who doubts our involvement should have seen the Pit on Election Day — I also noticed a restrictive way of thinking. There is a clear partisan divide over certain issues, most obviously between the environment and the economy. NOV 12

A new kind of college credit

As part of the 2009 Climate Action Plan, UNC pledged to reduce its carbon footprint to zero by 2050. This is a noble goal, and I have no doubt that we have the potential to meet it. OCT 29

Heels vs. State: the green challenge

At the N.C. State game on Oct. 27, UNC students should show they can beat State in more ways than just football. OCT 15

Compost trend grows on campus

With blue recycling bins dotting every hallway on campus, UNC has certainly earned its ‘A’ for the second year in a row in the Food and Recycling category of the College Sustainability Report Card. OCT 1

Preserve nature, but enjoy it too

Sometimes I use this column to explain a new invention or policy, sometimes to encourage everyone to adopt a more eco-friendly way of living. But today I want to do something a little different: I’m going to tell you about my weekend. SEP 19

Going green is worth the cost

UNC has gained accolades in the past few years for its commitment to environmentally sound buildings. The Sustainability Office even specifies that all new University buildings since 2008 must meet silver performance standards for LEED, a national environmental rating system. SEP 5

How to be an eco-friendly carnivore

Vegetarianism is a growing trend, and herbivores often cite reasons like health benefits, finances and personal ethics for choosing this lifestyle. However, a less studied aspect of vegetarianism is its impact on the environment. Is it better for the earth for everyone to lose their veg-inity? APR 19

A green light for traveling food

For students who find the 2 a.m. trek from Bob’s to BSki’s a little bit daunting, Chapel Hill Town Council seems to have come up with a solution: food that drives to you. MAR 26

Students living in a paperless world

You really shouldn’t be reading this. No, I’m not telling you to stop reading my column. FEB 29

GoMeals! helping Greeks to go green

Until a few months ago, Dumpsters outside UNC’s sorority and fraternity houses were filled every weeknight with wasted food from that day’s meals. FEB 23

UNC food policies need to change

At a recent student talk, Chancellor Holden Thorp responded to a question about UNC’s food policies by telling the audience he wished he could “issue a school-wide ban on french fries.” JAN 25

Don’t Scrooge over the planet

Turning green for the holiday season shouldn’t make anyone feel like a Grinch. It might actually be the best present you can give to planet Earth. NOV 29

Carbon paw prints pack a punch

Lassie may be a lot more cute and cuddly on your front lawn than your neighbor’s giant yellow Hummer, but his carbon foot, or paw, print might be just as painful to the planet. NOV 17

Election winners must keep us green

As evidenced by last night’s festivities, Chapel Hill isn’t your average small town. It doesn’t think small, whether it’s thousands crowding Franklin Street for Halloween or a national championship — or, as it turns out, when it comes to the environment. NOV 1

Thou shalt not litter or waste

If God were one of us, one thing’s for sure: His carbon footprint would be miniscule. At least that’s what the world’s first bestseller, the Bible (Leviticus to be exact), seems to indicate with this passage: “Throughout the country that you hold as a possession, you must provide for the redemption of the land.” OCT 18

Be ‘fair’ and green in your purchasing

It’s impossible to walk around the UNC campus and not notice the monumental number of students rushing (or maybe just struggling) to class holding their morning, afternoon or evening cup of coffee. OCT 6

Column: Alcohol: It’s the footprint in your hand

There is a way to inspire environmental-consciousness in almost everything UNC students do on a daily basis. Eating, studying and even football games at the University have become sustainable. However, what might be overlooked is the tradition that takes over campus before every game — the tailgate. SEP 22

Not so green, after all

The past decade has watched the University put together quite the environmental resume. And, with Chancellor Holden Thorp’s commitment last year to end the University’s use of coal by 2020, there’s plenty of reason to think that resume will only grow greener with time. SEP 15

Column: Higher temperatures... and food prices

Imagine my surprise when I walked into Chipotle Mexican Grill last week and found myself paying more than I ever had for my chicken burrito bowl. My order was the same, I was sure of it. SEP 1

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