Environment and Climate

Protecting our planet is the most pressing issue facing humankind in the 21^st century. The actions we take now—for clean air, energy and drinking water, sustainable food and managing our natural resources—will save lives and livelihoods today and for centuries to come. Here, we tell the stories of our partner institutions and individuals who are making a difference as champions of the earth.

Converse College Artist's Striking Sculpture Illustrates Threat of Ocean Pollution

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June 10, 2021

Charlotte "Lottie" Hutson, a member of Converse's Class of 2023, created the piece, featuring an Atlantic Right whale, for the John F. Greene Spartanburg Science Center.

Closing the Loop: Burger King Goes Green(er) in 2021

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May 4, 2021

The fast-food giant is testing sustainable packaging, including straws, cutlery, napkins and Whopper wrappers, in Miami and plans to try out reusable, zero-waste packaging in major cities worldwide.

Ole Miss Journalism Students Investigate Climate Change in Mississippi

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April 23, 2021

Charlie Mitchell, a journalism professor, said the project is designed to educate people who have formed opinions about climate change without understanding how it relates to their daily lives.

this photo shows biodegradable, sustainable straws and eating utensils being tested at Shake Shack

Shake Shack Starts Testing Sustainable, Biodegradable Straws and Cutlery

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March 4, 2021

Manufactured by Restore Foodware, the plastic-free straws and cutlery are made with AirCarbon, a natural, carbon-negative material that feels like plastic but degrades naturally if it ends up in the environment.

this photo shows several vet techs working with a huge elephant at the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee

For the Love of Elephants: Furman University Alum Educates Public About Plight of Pachyderms

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February 17, 2021

Joy Owens, an educator at the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tenn., wants people to understand that elephants are highly intelligent animals with complex emotions and health needs.

This photo shows a young woman walking across a beautiful bridge in a scenic area of Warren Wilson College, one of the country's top sustainable campuses.

Warren Wilson Recognized as a Top Sustainable College

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December 17, 2020

Warren Wilson College, which has made sustainability a key part of its mission, ranked third place overall among baccalaureate institutions in AASHE's 2020 Sustainable Campus Index.

Converse College Artist's Striking Sculpture Illustrates Threat of Ocean Pollution

Closing the Loop: Burger King Goes Green(er) in 2021

Ole Miss Journalism Students Investigate Climate Change in Mississippi

Shake Shack Starts Testing Sustainable, Biodegradable Straws and Cutlery

For the Love of Elephants: Furman University Alum Educates Public About Plight of Pachyderms

Warren Wilson Recognized as a Top Sustainable College

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