STEVENS POINT, WI–In a rather shocking turn of events, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources has made the decision to move away from the “Go Green Initiative” and run the entire building off of coal. The decision to do so came from Benjamin Blastin, dean of the College of Natural Resources, who said, “I think it’s time ... Read More »
Renewable energy jobs continue to grow nationally and in Wisconsin. Wind energy is one of these promising fields. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that wind turbine service technicians will gain jobs faster than any other occupation at a rate of 108 percent between 2014 and 2024. Wind energy is not alone. The solar energy field has also grown remarkably. ... Read More »
Last spring the Office of Sustainability announced that the university obtains 100 percent of its electricity from renewable resources. However, electricity is not the only energy needed on campus. Heating is the other requirement and at the moment the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s heat source is not renewable. Cold Wisconsin winters require a lot of energy to warm buildings. This ... Read More »
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been ranked within the top 30 universities in the country for their expanding use of renewable energy. The Green Power Partnership was awarded to UWSP through the Environmental Protection Agency for representing one of the largest green power universities in the country. Campus sustainability coordinator, Dave Barbier, explained how UWSP reached this achievement. “We ... Read More »
It is that time of year for outdoor light displays, shopping for presents and decorating trees. Between Thanksgiving and New Years, Americans’ waste production increases by 25 percent. For those that celebrate the holidays, how can we keep holiday cheer while still keeping the planet clean? Wrapping paper stays on presents for an average of five days. The presents are ... Read More »
In President-elect Donald Trump 100-day plan he has proposed two major policies that will impact the natural resources of the country. First, according to his website Trump hopes to “lift the Obama-Clinton roadblocks and allow vital energy infrastructure projects, like the Keystone Pipeline, to move forward.” Pipelines are categorized as vital because they transport fossil fuel from cheap, domestic sources ... Read More »
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association was host to the Solar Tour this past Saturday, Oct. 1. The Solar Tour is a self-guided tour that allows people to enter both homes and businesses across all of Wisconsin in order for them to “demonstrate and share strategies for energy-efficiency and renewable energy,” as shown on The Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s website. Here in Stevens Point, ... Read More »
Coffee has become a universal drink, as many people have a cup or two throughout the day. Some may say it has supplemental energy, while others simply enjoy the taste. Looking deeply, scientists have been able to determine the benefits of drinking coffee contributes to an individual’s well-being. According to the National Institute of Health, those who drink four or ... Read More »
Low temperatures usually bring high energy bills in Wisconsin, and students sometimes sacrifice warmth for savings. Those residing off-campus are often faced with old, poorly insulated buildings with drafty doors and windows that allow warm air to escape and cold air to enter. “My bills definitely go up during the winter,” said Ben Gutknecht, junior resource management major. “The windows ... Read More »
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