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…
Read Moreenvironment
Green and Gorgeous: Sustainable Beauty Brands to Try
For many, indulging in a personalized skincare or beauty routine is an important aspect of daily self-care. However, it is crucial to make sure that…
Read More
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…
Read More
The Best of Both Worlds — Fashionable and Sustainable
You wear clothes that make you feel good, simple as that. You aim to come off as trendy and cool as possible while wearing something…
Read More
Seasonal Eating for Beginners
Apples and pumpkins and squashes, oh my! Fall has begun, and it’s the perfect time to savor the autumn harvest by enjoying all of the…
Read More
All About the California Oil Spill
Southern California beaches reopened on Monday, Oct. 11 at 6 a.m. after over a week of abandonment following a large oil spill off the coast…
Read More
Online Thrifting — The New Wave
The leaves are beginning to turn and the scent of pumpkin spice is filling the crisp autumn air. Fall is just around the corner, and…
Read More
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…
Read More
Climatarian — Go Green By Eating Green
Since elementary school we have all been familiar with “The Three R’s” that make being eco–friendly seem so easy, but what if VALLEY told you…
Read More
EARTHLY For the Planet: Support Small Businesses Sustainably
Small business owners have felt the direct consequences of the current pandemic. People are encouraged to help keep micro-businesses afloat by doing their holiday shopping…
Read More
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…
Read More
How to Conquer Spring Semester Blues
Let’s be honest: spring semester in State College can be pretty bleak. The temperatures are frigid and the sun is almost never in sight. Not…
Read More
Could Red Meat Be Back On the Menu?
For decades, the consensus and widely held belief behind red meat was that it may be a main contributor to heart disease, diabetes and the likes. Recent studies, however, call out these old conclusions as “bad advice,” creating a lot of confusion in the health and safety world.
Read More
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.
Read More
Take a Walk: The Benefits of Walking to Class
Most Penn Staters can agree that a 15 minute walk is next to nothing. Leaving a half hour early for class? Normal! But what some Penn Staters may not realize is how many benefits there are to skipping the White Loop and taking a stroll to every class.
Read More
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.
Read More
Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2018 Section Opener: Michelle Mischler
Passion is Michelle Mischler’s defining quality; it’s something I have seen radiate from her earnest gaze. Her demeanor translates through all that she involves herself…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Here’s Why You Should Recycle
Penn State is one of the largest universities in the United States, with 46,606 undergraduate students. Penn State is not only a community, but a…
Read More