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Hurricanes mark a change in global climate

J. Michael Bailey September 22, 2017

For the very first time in recorded history, three category four and higher hurricanes have battered U.S. cities and coastlines in a single season. Hurricane Harvey dropped 50 inches of rain on residents...

Plants at the Weber State Davis Campus Garden and Greenhouse (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

Davis Campus garden sprouts from community appeal

Brianne Hadley June 17, 2017

Green thumbs, community members and students visited the opening day of Weber State University Davis Campus's greenhouse and garden on June 14 to enjoy garden therapy and purchase fresh produce. After...

Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson spoke at the Intermountain Sustainability Summit at Weber State University on Friday, March 17. (Dalton Flandro/ The Signpost)

Former Irish president talks human rights implications of climate change

Ashton Corsetti March 19, 2017

The first female president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, spoke about the dangers of global climate change and gender inequality during the eighth Annual Intermountain Sustainability Summit on March 17. Robinson...

Red Solo what? France bans plastic cups. (Photo Illustration by Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Au revoir, red Solo cups

Gwyneth Allred September 25, 2016
Red solo what? France’s new law bans plastic cups, plates and utensils in an effort to become the world leader in environmental solutions.
Graphic by Maddy VanOrman

WSU competes to clean up air during July

Jasmine Pittman July 5, 2016

The first of July officially marked the beginning of the second annual Clear the Air Challenge. Weber State University's sustainability office is challenging the university to go green this month in order...

Construction is underway for water wells, just north of Stewart Stadium. The wells are part of Weber State's effort to save energy. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

WSU welcomes wells

Jasmine Pittman June 6, 2016

Construction on the Weber State University campus is nothing new to students. However, the construction currently taking place at the top of campus near Lind Lecture Hall and the Stewart Stadium is definitely...

Run-off from campus and the surrounding neighborhoods collects in the duck pond. In the spring, that water is used on landscaping. (Ariana Berkemeier/ The Signpost)

Utah’s water in danger of disappearing: an in-depth report on water conservation at WSU

Abigail Payne January 27, 2016

In the midst of one of the strongest El Nino weather patterns in years, it’s hard not to notice the moisture falling from the sky. Utah’s supply of clean water seems plentiful now but it’s in...

Recycling Shouldn't be Limited to One Day

Recycling Shouldn’t be Limited to One Day

Tanoya Poulsen December 2, 2015

There are over 30 days in a year dedicated to serving our planet. Over the weekend on Nov. 15 American's got the chance to celebrate planet Earth by recycling on America Recycles Day. The day...

Get your thumb green with WSU's community garden

April 9, 2015

If your green thumb is in need of a little rejuvenation, Weber State University’s community garden may be able to help. The garden, which is located behind Wildcat Village, is managed by WSU students...

Intermountain Sustainability Summit turns WSU campus green

March 5, 2015

Turning the entire third floor of the Shepherd Union "green," the Intermountain Sustainability Summit kicked off its first day on Thursday with the campaign of sustainability at the heart of nearly every...

Sixth annual Sustainability Summit to come to Weber State

March 1, 2015

Sustainable food, renewable energy and air quality—these are just a few of the things the Intermountain Sustainability Summit will address this week in the WSU Shepherd Union. The sixth annual Summit...

Support the solution, reduce your contribution

January 27, 2015

This Utah winter has been quite unusual. The warm weather and the absence of snow is enticing, making it an easy choice to go hiking, bicycling and even, for some, a motorcycle ride. However, just because...

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