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Be good to the environment: Take a bus

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

By Dan Baden

The smell of oil, the constant roar of cars and backhoes, and the dust and noise that clog the air.

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Chickens go to college? College students lead campus environmental projects.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

By Zamzam Abdirahman

For some, the title of gardener brings to mind the image of a grandmother planting veggies in her backyard.

A newer picture of gardening can be found on college campuses.

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100 Days Without Oil: Cold showers and lots of biking

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

By Stacy Dahl

Molly Eagen, 26, from Minneapolis biked a total of 1,150 miles in 100 days.

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Public skepticism grows despite scientific consensus on climate change

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

By Mariya Khan

Wanda Shelton, 51, of Ham Lake, is highly skeptical when it comes to climate change.
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Colleges compete on grades, cost -- and being green

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

By Feven Gerezgiher

When walking on a college campus these days, one might find wind turbines, prairie grasses, recycling bins around every corner and community gardens.

This might seem like a school of the future, but the reality is that colleges across the country are becoming sustainable.

The College Sustainability Report Card creates competition among universities and ranks colleges based on their action and commitment to sustainability initiatives.