Despite how the effects of climate change are becoming harder to ignore, President Joe Biden and his administration recently approved a large oil drilling project set to take place in Alaska called the Willow project. Willow is an oil reserve in Arctic Alaska and resides on the nation’s largest piece […]
Tag: Climate Activism
Climate protests should be more meaningful than throwing food
Protests are occurring more and more frequently within these last few years, whether it be for women’s rights, war or climate change. When thinking of protests, one might think of hundreds of people in the street marching with signs. However, “Just Stop Oil,” defined as “an activist group that…protest[s] the […]
Gender reveal party wreaks ecological havoc
It has become a trend over the last few years for couples and expectant parents to add some excitement to revealing their child’s gender. Whacking baseballs filled with blue or pink powder, balloons, smoke bombs and even combining the reveal with a baby shower are all harmless, innovative activities soon-to-be […]
Gen-Z reflects on climate change impacts
“When I was 10, I remember when Hurricane Sandy hit. That was the first time I ever feared the weather,” said Allison Contreras, 20, a double major in psychology and Spanish. There are signs throughout the world that showcase the impact of humans on Earth. Rivers are drying, warning that […]
“The Big Unknown 1.5°” offers a firsthand experience of climate change
Climate activism has been a growing feature of Ramapo campus life, as it extended into the Adler theater this past week. Ten students came together to write and perform “The Big Unknown 1.5°,” which showcased their passion for making changes for the better of the planet. This conversation has been […]
The Ramapo News visits Duke Farms for a reporting workshop
Photo by Kim Bongard Editors of The Ramapo News and other college journalists from across New Jersey traveled to Duke Farms in Hillsborough on Saturday, Feb. 8 for a reporting workshop about covering climate change in the state. Through an environmental tour of Duke Farms and discussions with climate experts, […]