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Ana McCabe

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

Gubernatorial election could shape sustainability policy

Gubernatorial election could shape sustainability policy

As the Nov. 8 midterm general elections approach, the new South Dakota governor could shape how environmental issues are addressed in the state. South Dakota is the 5th most conservative state, with nearly 50% of voters being Republican. However, research by Wallethub found that South Dakota ranks as the ninth

Aquaponics could lead to sustainable farming

Aquaponics could lead to sustainable farming

An image of an American farm usually portrays a red barn with rows of identical-looking crops stretching for miles across a flat landscape. While farms in America are more diverse than this description, monocropping is almost homogeneous farming. Monocropping decreases soil productivity because of a lack of produce diversity and

Patagonia paves way for corporate response to climate change

Patagonia paves way for corporate response to climate change

On Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard gave away the company’s net worth of $3 billion to fight climate change, stating, “Earth is now our only shareholder” home. Patagonia created this new ownership strategy to prioritize its core values and tackle the environmental crisis as a

Earth day impacts worldwide choices annually

Earth day impacts worldwide choices annually

Every year, Earth Day falls on April 22. To celebrate and spread awareness of sustainability, the Augie Green club partnered with other clubs on campus to celebrate Earth Week with different activities each day, including a discussion on whitewashing sustainability, beehive decorating, plant potting, a campus cleanup and soap decorating.

Suggestions for sustainability for stressed students

Suggestions for sustainability for stressed students

Students’ schedules are constantly filled. With classes, homework, jobs, practices and social lives, adding environmental responsibilities to the list seems too burdensome. Finding sustainable solutions to every aspect in one’s life is admirable, but many times overwhelming. However, small sustainable steps can make a difference in the effects of

Schools need to teach environmental science

Schools need to teach environmental science

Communities help shape the beliefs, values and structure of society today. The knowledge children gain from their schools plays a major role in their belief systems and choices they make for the future. A lack of environmental issues being taught in school districts across America is shaping the way past,

Plant-based diets can have environmental, health benefits

Plant-based diets can have environmental, health benefits

For the majority of Americans, meat is the main course in most meals, providing iron, protein and other essential nutrients for our bodies. However, new research on how plant-based diets affect the environment and our bodies are surfacing. As a collegiate athlete and environmental studies major, I wonder if a