Callaghan: Campus, city should implement biking infrastructure for safety, environment
Whether it is by foot, car, bus or bike, there are many ways to get around Syracuse. While cycling is one of the most popular… Read more »
Writer archives: Meg Callaghan
Callaghan: SA's latest project to add trash cans to Euclid commendable, should be supported by university
Among other projects announced last week at the Student Association’s first meeting, a task to clean up the university neighborhood will make the area a… Read more »
Callaghan: Dining halls on SU campus should follow Sadler’s new trayless dining system for environmental benefits
With the excitement that comes along with the start of any semester, one recent development proves to make our eating habits a little greener and… Read more »
Callaghan: Reform to the fast food industry could mitigate negative environmental effects
Last week, a series of strikes rocked the Midwest — shutting down fast food chains in cities like St. Louis and Detroit — as employees… Read more »
Callaghan: People must recognize entire ecosystem before taking action on behalf of a specific species
For many college students, summer is the time to head outdoors and enjoy some sunshine, while perhaps running into some of our favorite animals. Whether… Read more »
Callaghan: Syracuse must continue environmentally conscious progress, despite being named to top ten list,
Years of green improvements and hard work have started to pay off for the City of Syracuse, which travel advice website Nerd Travel named as… Read more »
Callaghan: Environmental Protection Agency must end delay, approve crucial director position
Last Tuesday, after four months of delay and a threatening filibuster, leading senators announced their plan to vote on the presidentially appointed Environmental Protection Agency… Read more »
Callaghan: Climate plan promotes solutions, combats current environmental crises
Climate change is an international affliction, and it is time for our country to address the imposing calamity. President Barack Obama’s Climate Action plan, while… Read more »
Callaghan: College students can easily pursue year-round sustainability
One of the most exciting times of the year is finally approaching — the end of the semester. With all of the hectic scrambling coming… Read more »
Callaghan: Sustainable efforts should be increased during ESF's Earth Week; SU students encouraged to attend
After months of planning and anticipation, SUNY-ESF is now right in the middle of its annual Earth Week celebration. Dedicated to the “Improve Your World”… Read more »
Callaghan: Camillus, NY residents wrongfully facing harmful air quality injustices
Chester, Pa.; Kettleman City, Calif.; and Warren County, N.C., all have one thing in common: Environmental injustices have slowly suffocated the people living there. With… Read more »
Callaghan: Extending Keystone XL pipeline will only increase fossil fuel dependence, cause further damage
The Keystone XL pipeline has gone through delays and controversies since it was first proposed in 2008. With the executive decision approaching this fall on… Read more »
Callaghan: ESF’s Trailhead Cafe supplies students with local, organic meal options
It’s been a long time coming, but “stumpies” are rejoicing over a new way to kill time and fill their bellies – the Trailhead Café.… Read more »
Callaghan: March marks recommended start for indoor germination of many garden plants
With the cold and blustery weather of a Syracuse March, it’s sometimes hard to believe spring is within our reach. Spring Break is almost here,… Read more »
Callaghan: Framing fossil fuel divestment goals with social injustices imperative for movement
Environmental activists often focus on bringing justice to aspects of our world that don’t have a voice, such as air, water or precious animals. But… Read more »
Callaghan: Overuse of hand sanitizer leads to extermination of beneficial microorganisms
Dramatic improvements in sanitation and medicine continue to improve human health. Hand sanitizer is now a staple of this cleanliness regime, especially during flu season,… Read more »
Callaghan: Give the gift of sustainability when making traditional Valentine’s Day exchanges
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, if you haven’t been reminded a thousand times already by every industry and media outlet. For the college environmentalist, this holiday… Read more »
Callaghan: Recycling more complex than simply putting plastics in bin
You’ve probably heard, “Reduce, reuse, recycle,” a staple in teaching environmental consciousness, especially at an early age. But beyond those elementary school days, did anyone… Read more »
Callaghan: Hope, action necessary to accomplish climate change initiatives, pass legislation
Acknowledgement from two of the most powerful politicians in our country – Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama – has made January hopeful… Read more »
Callaghan: Winterize your off-campus house to save money, limit fossil fuel emissions
During a Syracuse winter, keep your house toasty and warm should be high on your priority list. But not wasting money, heat or fossil fuels… Read more »
Callaghan: When winter weather arrives, residents should use alternative de-icing methods
Even though the temperature reached the high 60s yesterday, this November has produced a fair amount of snow sprinklings. Most people have retrieved their shovels… Read more »
Callaghan: Sustainable practices during vacation, holiday travel don’t have to be a headache
There are some things in life that just work more smoothly when we're in our daily home schedule: eating right, studying, sleeping well and living… Read more »
Callaghan: SA members must reach out past Carrier Dome for full ESF representation in assembly
As Student Association elections continue this week, campaigning has made it over to the Stumpie Quad. To the surprise of some SUNY-ESF students, not only… Read more »
Callaghan: New group formed after Bill McKibben’s speech opposes fossil fuel funding
To divest is to remove investments of property, authority or title from a person or group. Unfamiliar vocabulary is one of the first hurdles of… Read more »
