A new study out of Columbia University has concluded that repairing the “hole” in the ozone layer would do more harm than good. Apparently, doing so would change the direction of the winds, resulting in “catastrophic effects.” After 50 years, when the ozone “hole” recovers, the same effects will ta

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It's not just move-out day that's getting (a little) more eco-friendly. Colleges across the country are pouring money into new projects -- from tray-less dining halls to wood-chip power plants -- aimed at making their campus operations a little easier on their environment.

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The world is getting hotter, we're all going to die, yadda yadda... we've been hearing it for years now.

Combating that humans are to blame for it all are about four people in the entire universe - one being our very own Professor Tony Lupo, professor at the School of Atmospheric Science... MORE »

The weather's been winter-like, easing our fear of the global warming permanently wrecking the weather pattern around here. Though, for the severely sleep deprived college students stumbling to their finals after nights of energy drink-fueled all nighters are in for an extra obstacle that could keep them from ... MORE »

Just when I was about to don my winter parka, I glanced at my computer and notice that it's a staggering 215.1 degrees Fahrenheit in December. Wait, what? Global warming aside, that's just dumb; I could have literally boiled an egg on the sidewalk, for crying out loud.

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The environment has been on everyone's mind recently. Whether you're out to support Al Gore or prove Global Warming is a liberal conspiracy, you know you're thinking about it.

Here we have a short video about people not too happy for the coal plant ev... MORE »

Overheard on College Ave:

Inconsiderate Freshman #1:  I mean, I don't understand what the big deal about polar bears is. Like who cares if they're in danger?
Inconsiderate Freshman #2: Maybe they have something to do with maintaining the algae?
Inconsiderate Freshman #1: What?
Inconsiderate Freshman #2: I dunno.

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Does anyone remember iGo? The car-sharing service was introduced to Northwestern in April of 2006, but after the initial introductory email and a follow up article a few months later in the Daily, has anyone ever used this service? According to the article, "within three weeks,

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The Daily Emerald recently featured an article titled "Simple Steps for Student Sustainability;" it basically addressed some simple ways that students could be more environmentally conscious and help slow down that whole global warming thing.

It's funny; it doesn't seem like anyone's brought... MORE »