Many of us have been holed up inside for months now, and many of us want to get out in the world again. Personally, I’ve never wanted to be in nature more. While the general public knows of the adverse effects of such accessible technology and the positives of being in nature, the two correlate…
Author: lillian.kubit
Tear Gas: The Long and Short Term Dangers
As we look at the protests of today and the past, there is a striking similarity in many of them- the use of tear gas to disperse the crowds. While many know of the stinging sensation that comes with the use of tear gas, there is another more dangerous and less known effect of this…
Environmental News
Smart Windows that Self-Illuminate on Rainy Days A team at the Pohang University of Science & Technology released a report about research into smart windows. The Korean team has developed source technology to produce smart windows that are electricity free and change color depending on moisture. This could help improve efficiency during monsoons or on…
The Night Sky: More Beautiful Than We May Know
As far as pollution goes, many of us have heard of the adverse effects it has on our oceans, forests, and air, but did you know that our use of light is polluting the earth as well? Light, while not as harmful to the environment and human health, still has adverse effects on our environment….
COVID-19: A Chance to Re-Evaluate our Approach to the Environment
Coauthored by Ashley Smith While many of us are concerned how Corona Virus will affect our health and economy in the long term, another area of our lives is being affected by the pandemic in some positive ways – our lived environment. NASA scientists are some of the people reporting their findings on the environmental…
Compost: A Community Effort?
A local crew of high schoolers are helping the South Hills of Pittsburgh to effectively compost. While composting has been an effective way to reduce waste in landfills, families in Mt. Lebanon have been less than savvy. The township, along with others in the area, is filled with suburbs that produce lots of waste. With…
E-waste: A Problem That Just Keeps Getting Bigger
Moore’s Law is a technological law that states the number of transistors on a microchip doubles every two years and the cost of computers is halved. In layman’s terms, this means that technology exponentially improves to the point where consumers need to buy new technology every 2-4 years. While technological advancements are made for the…