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Ana McCabe

Ana is a senior at Augustana University. She currently serves as a columnist.

New school year, new sustainable habits

New school year, new sustainable habits

Well, here we are: the start of another school year. This season signifies a time to reunite with friends and meet new classmates. It’s a time to discuss brain-scratching topics with professors, indulge in the dining hall’s endless pizza slices and try out the Chick-fil-A waffle fries. It’

Alumni demonstrate invigorating environmental careers

Alumni demonstrate invigorating environmental careers

There are numerous fields within environmental studies that can lead to a career one is passionate about. An environmental studies major gives students the potential to pursue careers in a broad range of disciplines. Rob Green, an Augustana University alumnus with bachelor’s degrees in English, journalism and philosophy and

‘Mother of sustainability’ highlights need for global effort

‘Mother of sustainability’ highlights need for global effort

The world must work together to battle environmental issues. This year’s Boe Forum on Public Affairs speaker, former prime minister of Norway Gro Harlem Brundtland, has shown us the benefits of listening to others and sharing ideas. Throughout her speech at Augustana, she emphasized the importance of diversity and

Milk alternatives offer easy sustainability switch

Milk alternatives offer easy sustainability switch

To live a sustainable life is to make daily environmentally conscious decisions and purchases that best fit one’s lifestyle. Small changes can create a significant impact on society’s environmental footprint. One easy way to incorporate sustainability into everyday choices is through food. There are many alternative dietary options

Ozone healing provides refreshing environmental crisis news

Ozone healing provides refreshing environmental crisis news

The hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica has been a symbol of global warming since scientists first noticed it in 1985. A recent report by the United Nations, however, states the ozone layer is on the road to full recovery. This steady improvement would not be possible without the

Businesses should choose sustainable Black Friday alternatives

Businesses should choose sustainable Black Friday alternatives

Everyone knows what comes after Thanksgiving. No, it’s not Christmas. It’s Black Friday, the event of the year where people charge to stores to feast upon great prices the day after they feasted upon great food. Recently, some companies have replaced their Black Friday deals with a “Green

Apps could help reduce food waste

Apps could help reduce food waste

In the U.S. alone, 40% of produce is wasted, which contributes to 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the country. Food waste not only has negative effects on the environment, but also takes a toll on the economy. Every year, $1.2 trillion worth of food is thrown