Cornell's drought efforts don't add up
Environment columnist Victoria Chen weighs the impacts of reusable and disposable dishes on college campuses. Read more »
Writer archives: Victoria Chen
For sustainability's sake, rethink nuclear energy
Environment columnist Victoria Chen discusses Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s renewable energy initiative and the need to close outdated nuclear plants like Indian Point Energy Center. Read more »
Cues from SUNY-ESF could lead SU to thorough sustainability
Environment columnist Victoria Chen points to SUNY-ESF as a model of sustainability for Syracuse University. Read more »
Cornell's GMO debate illustrates importance of student activism
With corporatization of universities becoming the norm, Environment columnist Victoria Chen argues that STEM students need to speak up and offer a critical perspective. Read more »
National parks should do more to conserve the nature it seeks to protect
Environmental columnist Victoria Chen highlights the duality of national parks, which provide a way for Americans to appreciate nature but also poses a threat to nature through commercialization. Read more »
NY animal laws should be first step toward more humane testing
Environment columnist Victoria Chen examines the debate on animal testing ethics, and where the rules and regulations can be improved. Read more »
New York State Fair traditions lack environmental consciousness
Environment columnist Victoria Chen reflects on New York State Fair livestock traditions and discusses the need for a shift toward more environmentally sustainable agricultural practices. Read more »
