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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

What's Fresh on Climate Change

What’s Fresh on Climate Change

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2019

Our Planet (Netflix) In the introduction to the first episode of this new Netflix series “Our Planet,” the mission is clearly stated. David Attenborough narrates that the show will “celebrate...

Ignorance can’t be bliss

Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor October 22, 2018

After the UN's report that the Earth will greatly suffer from the devastating effects of climate change if action isn't taken on the gubernatorial level, people want to push the blame onto something other...

Chicago ranked worst major American city for recycling

Chicago ranked worst major American city for recycling

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor October 22, 2018

DePaul students and staff have called for an improvement for recycling practices in Chicago, following a report that much of the city’s recyclable items have instead been sent to landfills. The increased...

Typhoons and hurricanes set to increase due to climate change, experts say

Typhoons and hurricanes set to increase due to climate change, experts say

Katelyn Henslin, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018

In the beginning of this month, Hurricane Florence left the Carolinas flooded. At the same time, “superstorm” Typhoon Mangkhut, a Category 5 hurricane, made its way through the Philippines to Hong...

The new minor aims to increase awareness of climate change along with student employability. (Ally Zacek/The DePaulia)

Minor in climate change science and policy introduced

David Stein October 23, 2017

Albert Einstein famously defined insanity as “doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” In lieu of ignoring the results of climate change that have led to recent natural...

This image shows tropical weather systems Hurricane Norma, left, on the Pacific Ocean side of Mexico; Jose, center, east of Florida; Tropical Depression 15, second from right, north of South America, and Tropical Storm Lee, right, north of eastern Brazil, on Saturday, Sept. 16.
(NOAA-NASA GOES PROJECT, AP)

Students react to hurricanes, climate

Sabrina Miresse September 18, 2017

With the recent presence of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, DePaul students and people across the nation are left to wonder, now what? These students want to see national changes moving forward from these...

DePaul, Columbia co-host Climate Festival through October

DePaul, Columbia co-host Climate Festival through October

Taylor Ashmore October 10, 2016

Throughout the month of October, DePaul University and Columbia College are hosting a series of events focusing on climate change, called the Chicago Climate Festival. These events work to showcase...

Gentoo penguins stand on a rock near station Bernardo O'Higgins, Antarctica. The melting of Antarctic glaciers as a consequence of global warming is concerning scientists because of rising sea levels that will eventually reshape the planet. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Climate change is not up for debate

Zoe Krey April 12, 2015

Examining the Guardian’s unapologetic stance on the environmental crisis Prominent news sources are often thought of as reliable because of their ability to remain objective when reporting current...

Climate change: UN summit is only the beginning

Climate change: UN summit is only the beginning

Lauryn Hall October 5, 2014

After years of debating its true extent and relevance, it now seems the issue of climate change is finally being taken seriously. At last week’s United Nations Summit on Climate Change, presidents,...

United States President Barack Obama addresses the Climate Summit, at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Climate change: UN Summit is only the beginning

Lauryn Hall October 2, 2014

After years of debating its true extent and relevance, it now seems the issue of climate change is finally being taken seriously. At last week’s United Nations Summit on Climate Change, presidents,...

Rising temperatures, global concerns

Rising temperatures, global concerns

Kevin Gross September 28, 2014

Worldwide demonstrations express solidarity, concern about climate change Amid another year of frustration about continuing climate change, throngs of environmental activists congregated throughout...

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