Puzzling Plastics The Environmental Movement of the 1970s motivated the American public to recognize the importance of recycling. Today, curbside recycling programs have expanded greatly – according to The Recycling Partnership’s 2020 State of Curbside Recycling Report, 59% of US households have access to curbside recycling.  However, access to these programs does not guarantee effective … Continue reading "Plastics"

Grace Lacher History of Arctic National Wildlife RefugeCreated in 1960 to protect the intrinsic and recreational values of Alaskan ecosystems, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge represented pure, untouched wilderness. Now consisting of 19 million acres, ANWR stands as the largest wildlife refuge in the United States. Nine million acres of the refuge are designated as … Continue reading "Protecting Alaska’s Porcupine Caribou"

Phoebe Alley, Alexa Harris, Grace Lacher, Abbey Rahier, Cara Vasso When planning an event many people likely consider guest satisfaction to be their most important indicator of success, however there is more to evaluate than just the response of your attendees. Whether it’s a backyard wedding or a popular music festival, it’s important to consider … Continue reading "Sustainable Event Planning Guide"

Learn about swimming swine, a popular tourist attraction in the islands of the Bahamas, as part of Fanimal’s Animals & Tourism video series. Video presentation by Natalie Schafer.

Courtney Cryan and Grace Lacher There are two distinct types of tundras: arctic tundra and alpine tundra. Arctic tundras are located in the upper latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere in countries such as Canada, Russia, Greenland, and Scandinavia. Alpine tundras on the other hand occur near mountain tops, where the climate is incredibly cold as … Continue reading "The Tundra Ecosystem"