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Earth Day

The annual celebration of Earth Day occurred on Monday, April 22nd. Earth Day is an annual celebration that is important nationally as well as in our local community of Milledgeville. At Georgia College, Earth Day is celebrated through an event put on by the Environmental Science Club called Earthfest. During Earthfest, various organizations at GeorgiaContinue reading “Earth Day”

April’s Arbor

April showers bring may flowers- so it’s time to get planting. The month of April holds a holiday in which many individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees to raise awareness about the important role they play in the environment. This holiday is known worldwide as Arbor Day. Arbor Day is celebrated in manyContinue reading “April’s Arbor”

Rubbish Turned to Riches

Landfills, disposal sites that are detrimental to the environment as well as human health, are everywhere. Landfills result in the production of leachate and gases; these gases consist mainly of methane and carbon dioxide. What if there was something that we could do to transform these harmful waste piles into renewable energy? Group Machiels, aContinue reading “Rubbish Turned to Riches”

A Better Farm Experience

Most farm animals live a dejected life with the inevitable fate of being sent to the slaughter house to become food and protein for humans. Some of the conditions these animals live in are brutal, such as small enclosures or overpopulated farms. However, improving living conditions, health and happiness of farms animals has become increasinglyContinue reading “A Better Farm Experience”

Cleaner Air, Happier Life

Waking up in the morning and getting a glimpse of the warm sunlight beaming through your bedroom window is almost always a perfect way to start your day. Similarly, if it’s a rainy, dreary atmosphere, you may be hesitant to get out of bed, much less find the motivation to finish your to-do list. Well,Continue reading “Cleaner Air, Happier Life”

Common Houseplant with Special Duties

Everyone loves to display a plant at home or in their office to add a touch of decor. What if that decorative plant could do more for you than just increase the aesthetics of a room? Well, thanks to researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle, that is now possible. These researchers have beenContinue reading “Common Houseplant with Special Duties”