Environment

Displaying 101 - 150 of 455 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
101	NISG opposes high tuition increases, prepares for Green Week Northern Iowan 106:15, p.1	10/20/2009	Adam Haselhuhn feels that the state is increasingly placing the burden of public higher education on the backs of the students. A tuition raise of over three and a half percent is not acceptable to NISG. Green Week focuses on the environment.
102	I spy litter at UNI Northern Iowan 106:15, p.8	10/20/2009	Believes Homecoming brings out the worst in students. Littering on campus was terrible. Students urged to put trash in the proper receptacle.
103	Green Week encourages environmental awareness Northern Iowan 106:11, p.2	10/06/2009	Presentations and discussions during Green Week will allow students to consider the consequences of environmental changes. A campus conversation will be held. Energy efficient light bulbs will be distributed. "King Corn" will be shown; photo.
104	Green Project UNI hosts wind generation event tonight Northern Iowan 106:6, p.1	09/18/2009	Free food, three bands, informational booths, four guest speakers, and games are included in Green Project UNI's promotion of sustainability. The program will be held on Lawther Field.
105	Iowa the beautiful Northern Iowan 106:4, p.5	09/11/2009	The beauty of nature in Iowa is everywhere. Readers urged to get outside and enjoy the sights and sounds.
106	"Fragile Nature" exhibit showcases importance and beauty of nature Northern Iowan 106:3, p.4	09/04/2009	UNI Museum exhibit based on National Geographic photos of nature's splendor and the positive and negative effects of man on the natural world.
107	Loving food again Northern Iowan 105:51, p.7	04/21/2009	Food is taken for granted. It is always on the shelf and available at our convenience. Humans need to consider the production, transportation, and preparation of their food.
108	Learning responsibility Northern Iowan 105:48, p.5	04/10/2009	Believes that cleaning up after yourself makes for neater dining areas, parks, and work areas. This simple act also appears to make those around you happier.
109	The end of petroleum-food Northern Iowan 105:47, p.7	04/07/2009	Concerns expressed with the use of petroleum to transport food. Dependence on fossil fuels questioned.
110	Vanishing views Northern Iowan 105:47, p.7	04/07/2009	Views from an airplane window reveal the "scars" on the planet left by man.
111	Failure of the "Green Revolution" Northern Iowan 105:45, p.5	03/31/2009	The success of Norman Borlaug's "Green Revolution" in India disputed. Believes that increased crop yields have not aided the general population. The poor have no money to purchase the food.
112	New UNI class shows sustainability is everyone's business Northern Iowan 105:44, p.2	03/27/2009	Belief that our society is on the brink of a new Sustainability Revolution is the driving force behind a new course of study.
113	UNI looks into going green Northern Iowan 105:39, p.3	02/27/2009	Guest speakers from the University of Oregon share the alternative energy efforts on their campus; photo.
114	Seeing ourselves as nature's equals Northern Iowan 105:28, p.5	01/16/2009	Reflections on winter effects on humans. Suggestions made that we need to get more in touch with nature and strive to be an equal with nature rather than an enslaver.
115	Why do politics have to be unpleasant? Northern Iowan 105:16, p.6	10/25/2008	Bipartisan politics questioned. If the current economic model is unequal, unjust, and unstable, reflects the way we live. "Economy is a tool to benefit society, not the other way around".
116	Vanishing farmland bodes ill for the future Northern Iowan 105:16, p.6	10/25/2008	Believes that good farmland needs to be protected from urban development, so that it may be used for food production and biofuels. Building without planning changes our environment; photo.
117	Autumn: leaves or litter? Northern Iowan 105:13, p.7	10/14/2008	Trash is a very unbecoming sight in yards, along streets and highways, or on our campus.
118	Coming full circle Northern Iowan 105:12, p.6	10/10/2008	Continues to look at a simpler life.
119	Sustainability Council takes action Northern Iowan 105:11, p.3	10/07/2008	President Allen has formed a sustainability council; hopes to bring a "go green" concept to the university.
120	More than a consumer Northern Iowan 105:7, p.5	09/23/2008	The public is urged to adopt the principles of permaculture, a design of productive human habitats that mimic the stability, diversity, and resilience of natural ecosystems.
121	Know the problem to find the solution Northern Iowan 105:5, p.8	09/16/2008	Believes that people must re-create themselves with a respectful harmony with nature and the land.
122	Grow something! Northern Iowan 105:3, p.7	09/09/2008	Students urged to get involved in growing things. The process will help connect the person with the soil and their surroundings.
123	Green is the new purple in dorm room décor Northern Iowan 105:1, p.15	08/29/2008	Dorm room decorating requires creativity, not being afraid to buy used, and using eco-friendly products; photo.
124	Let me begin Northern Iowan 105:1, p.13	08/29/2008	Author's thoughts on society and the environment; photo.
125	The need for seed Northern Iowan 104:59, p.3	07/25/2008	Believes that some seed companies do not act in the best interest of mankind.
126	A river scanned Northern Iowan 104:56, p.2	06/27/2008	Analysis of the recent flooding; its impact on the area and people. Readers asked to question their response to living with nature.
127	Starting the dialogue on environmental issues Northern Iowan 104:55, p.8	06/20/2008	Writer of new column on environmental issues introduces himself.
128	The bright side of rising oil and food costs Northern Iowan 104:53, p.7	04/29/2008	Rising costs do make us look for alternatives, whether it be in transportation or the way we eat. Appreciation of nature is enhanced by a slower pace of living.
129	Cars should be equipped with renewable energy sources Northern Iowan 104:45, p.7	04/01/2008	Thoughts on drastically changed automobiles; getting away from gasoline and diesel power completely; photo.
130	Culture Corner: Life's many questions Northern Iowan 104:44, p.9	03/28/2008	Looking for answers to author's questions for readers; photo.
131	Focus on the environment Northern Iowan 104:32, p.1	02/05/2008	Focus the Nation, a national teach-in event, was well attended. Global warming discussed.
132	Speakers scheduled for global warming teach-in on January 31 at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:378, p.1	01/25/2008	Several speakers will be present for Focus the Nation, a teach-in event for global warming solutions.
133	Dining green Northern Iowan 104:15, p.4	10/16/2007	Maucker Union and catered events by UNI have implemented ideas to reduce waste. Food is served in reusable containers. Napkins are smaller; photo.
134	Professor receives award Northern Iowan 104:6, p.3	09/14/2007	Professor Jeffrey Weld selected to receive a Biology Teaching Award by the National Association of Biology Teachers; photo.
135	Global Warming is hell Northern Iowan 103:52, p.8	04/17/2007	Thoughts on global warming and God.
136	Ethanol solution posing more problems for consumers Northern Iowan 103:52, p.1	04/17/2007	Increased production of ethanol causes concerns for the livestock industry and food costs; photo.
137	Global warming hits campus Northern Iowan 103:51, p.1	04/13/2007	Bruce Braley and Grant Erwin were among the presenters on climate change; photo.
138	The Gore that goes into being an Al alone Northern Iowan 103:43, p.7	03/06/2007	Al Gore defended and encouraged to continue getting out the message of global warming.
139	Picking the global path Northern Iowan 103:41, p.7	02/27/2007	Differing opinions on global warming presented.
140	Culture Corner Northern Iowan 103:41, p.8	02/27/2007	Global warming causes and effects.
141	Powering our environment Northern Iowan 103:39, p.9	02/20/2007	Information on proposed coal fired power plant. Students and faculty urged to write letters, send emails, or make phone calls to legislators opposing this plant.
142	UNI group makes global warming local Northern Iowan 103:35, p.10	02/06/2007	Goal of Green Project UNI is education of students on issues relating to waste reduction; photo.
143	'Going green' goal of new student group Northern Iowan 103:16, p.1	10/20/2006	Recycling on campus has a new emphasis from student-based groups; photo.
144	Future of American energy in doubt Northern Iowan 103:16, p.1	10/20/2006	Coal supplies ninety-five per cent of the electric power in Cedar Falls. Barbara Freese spoke on the effects of coal use over time, including its history, impact on technology, and the environment; photo.
145	Environment the first to suffer from poor leadership Northern Iowan 103:3, p.10	08/29/2006	Idaho governor praised for stopping coal-fired power plant. Citizens urged to become informed and vigilant on the proposed coal-fired power plant in Waterloo.
146	Camp Dodge receives 2005 Environmental Security Award Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	06/26/2006	The Iowa Army National Guard is recognized for reducing waste and pollution.
147	Global truth too inconvenient for most Northern Iowan 102:57, p.5	06/16/2006	Discussion of Al Gore's movie "An Inconvenient Truth"
148	Thursday, May 4 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2	05/01/2006	CEEE will feature film, 'The Great Warming', with discussion to follow.
149	UNI CEEE to host 'The Great Warming' May 4 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	04/28/2006	Film aims to raise awareness about global warming and how reverse the damage.
150	Life in the waste lane Northern Iowan 102:50, p.7	04/11/2006	Believes overconsumption in our society is a problem; suggests that we make a conscious effort to keep track of our spending and cut out the fat. We may even save money in the process.