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Writer: Victoria Chen

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 »

October 26, 2016 at 2:50 am

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 Andrew Cuomo’s renewable energy initiative and the need to close outdated nuclear plants like Indian Point Energy Center.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 »

October 11, 2016 at 11:55 pm

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 »

October 4, 2016 at 12:43 am

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 »

September 21, 2016 at 12:09 am

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 »

September 14, 2016 at 11:12 pm

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 »

September 7, 2016 at 12:55 am

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 »

August 31, 2016 at 12:08 am