What is the value of life? Biocentrism in Avatar, Blade Runner 2049, and Okja
By: Virginia Li In the face of climate change, society is not only at the apex of technology and research, but also social conflict and environmental justice. Today, the intricate relationships between the natural and social world are growing increasingly fragile, and if not better understood or maintained in the future, will possibly threaten humankind’s…
Challenging Ignorance with Information: Treaties Recognition Week at the University of Waterloo
By: Andrew Rutland On October 25th 1784, the Haldimand Treaty was signed, in which six miles on either side of the Grand River were allotted to the Haudenosaunee (or Six Nations) which “[they] and their posterity are to enjoy forever”. This land, approximately 950,000 acres situated in present-day Ontario and part of the Haudenosaunee’s traditional…
Facing the Truth: Combatting the Pandemic with Cloth Masks
By: Sharlene Nguy As we continue our daily lives during this global pandemic, the emotional toll of anxiety, uncertainty, and fear continues to plague all of our minds. We now live in a normalized routine of distancing ourselves from others and living in isolation. The need to wear protective covering and following safe hygienic safety…
“Professors Are People Too”: Part 1
By: Karen Chen Featuring: Professors Michael Wood and Bruce Frayne For me, going into the Environment 3 building for the very first class of the semester was scary for several reasons. Chief among them was that I was late. Not far behind though were the fears of making a bad first impression on my cohort…
“Professors Are People Too”: Part 2
By: Karen Chen Featuring: Professors Leia Minaker, James Nugent, and Jennifer Lynes-Murray The second term of university went a bit better for me in terms of first days. A New Year’s Resolution to not be late anymore, and lessons learned from the fall term, provided me with a new perspective. No more bike accidents. And……
Why I’m in Environmental Studies
By: Stephanie Higgins I was in my undergraduate studies when I attended a gathering with fellow geography student nerds. The icebreaker question was “why are you in environmental studies?” Everyone had a story: the feeling of being in nature, wanting to preserve nature, or they loved learning about nature. But I couldn’t quite place it…
How Green is Hydroelectric Power?
By: Sharlene Nguy Niagara Falls is famously known to be one of the natural wonders of the world where people from different places come to visit. Though, what some people may not know is that the water is used to create hydroelectric power. Hydroelectric power is classified as renewable energy since it relies on the…
Special Feature: Sustainability Office
By Michelle Angkasa Tucked away in a quiet hallway in EV1, the Sustainability Office seems like an unassuming room. However, it’s home to a small but mighty team behind the sustainability hub on campus that runs projects and events for the UW community every term. So how did our beloved Sustainability Office come to be?…
Divestment 101 with Fossil Free UW
By: Michelle Angkasa While the world seems to have been put on pause during the pandemic, the fight against the climate crisis continues. Here on campus, Fossil Free UW (FFUW) has been ramping up their efforts to see the University of Waterloo address the climate crisis and push for divestment. This summer, FFUW wrote a…
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