The Great Barrier Reef Suffers Mass Bleaching Event
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, is currently facing its sixth mass bleaching event. A symptom of climate…
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A Debriefing Of The Fall Leaves Color Palette
Your walk to class has never been more scenic as fall finds its way back to State College. Fall foliage is a wonderfully autumnal sight…
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Wildfires and Climate Change — A Dangerous Relationship
As the western United States experiences wildfire after wildfire, it seems that there is an endless stream of news about the latest blaze ravaging one…
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Why Going Green Includes Your Diet
In recent years, vegetarianism and veganism have been more and more popular, especially among younger generations. Everyone has their own reasons for switching to these…
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Recap: The Final Presidential Debate
While 47 million American people have already casted their vote, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden attempted to rally undecided voters with…
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Documentaries To Keep You “Woke”
You’ve probably found yourself watching a little more TV than usual in 2020. While rewatching your go-to show or binging the newest drama series is…
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The Problem with Current Sustainable Fashion
The words “sustainable” and “recycled” have become keywords within the fashion world as people begin to be more conscious of their carbon footprint and climate…
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Gucci’s Sustainable Step Forward
Alessandro Michele, Gucci’s creative director, announced his intentions to scale back the luxury fashion brand’s yearly fashion show events on May 24. “I will abandon…
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Activism During the Pandemic: How to Get Involved from Home
The 2020 election is just months away; there are concerns surrounding major corporations operating during the pandemic and impending threats to the economy; the student…
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Sustainable Shopping
As climate change continues to pose an extreme threat to our future and experts now warning that the next year will be a “critical period” to take action, clothing companies and fashion houses have started putting the environment at the center of their products.
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Sustainable Menstruation: All About Menstrual Cups
You may not even think about it, but your period has a major environmental impact.
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Who is Greta Thunberg?
At only 16, Greta Thunberg has made a name for herself in the world of climate change. Despite her young age and Asperger syndrome diagnosis, Thunberg has dedicated her life to bringing awareness to the environmental issues affecting our planet.
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A Student’s Guide to 2020 Presidential Candidates
VALLEY is here to break down the top candidates for you, focusing on the policies that affect students most.
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6 Substitutions You Can Make Right Now To Support the Environment
If you’re worried about the environment and are wondering what you can do to help (you should be!), VALLEY has compiled six easy ways to do just that.
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Environmental Protests Disrupt London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week took a political turn last week as protesters began to take to the streets in objection of climate change.
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Cut Climate Change by Cutting Meat
A UN study made disturbing headlines this month for its dire conclusions regarding climate change. While Generation Z has generally been aware of the climate…
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Reducing Fashion’s Environmental Shoe Print
Textile production has been found to be one of the world’s most polluting industries, surpassing the carbon dioxide emissions of both international flights and maritime…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2018 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Brandon Rothrock
Brandon Rothrock, a senior from Stewartsville, N.J., has a history of going for what he wants, even if it means making major life changes. Right…
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Climate Change and The Trump Administration: What Can We Expect?
One of the pressing questions on the minds of the Penn State climate scientists since the Trump was elected in November, is what can they expect for climate change policy and their research.
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Protect The Earth With These Eco-Friendly Athletic Brands
Next time you go shopping for activewear ask yourself, “Is this product helping or hurting the earth?”
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