Little brown bat; close-up of nose with fungus, New York, Oct. 2008. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Photo courtesy Ryan von Linden/New York Department of Environmental Conservation
The race is on to find solutions and inform the public about a disease killing millions of bats in the United States – White-Nose Syndrome. The disease continues to spread and has been reported in 25 states, including Missouri.
By Holly Shanks
Webster students had a chance to learn about sustainability issues from vendors, seminars and other events at the 4th Annual Sustainability Conference held, March 27 – 28, in the East Academic Building. The theme for the event was “Strange Connections: Innovation for Sustainability.”
Click on the link below and scroll across the photos to view interactive media about a few of the options at Webster’s Sustainability Conference.
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Info graphic provided by The Green Burial Council
The idea of “green burials” may not be new, but the practice is seeing new interest. Green and natural burial areas are gaining new ground as well, and offer individuals and families more environmentally friendly choices.
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Urban Chickens in Kirkwood, checking out their yard at the home of Bill Ruppert. Photo by Holly Shanks
By Holly Shanks
Egg-laying chickens and chicken coops are no longer a sight seen only in rural areas. Coops are popping up in suburban backyards like Webster and Kirkwood. Sustainability and a desire to reconnect with natural food sources seems to be driving the popularity of keeping the feathery egg-laying pets.
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Kris Parsons at the Delegates Agenda Photo provided by Kris Parsons
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Pictured above: Kris Parsons (right) WSES Rain Garden Photo provided by Kris Parsons
By Holly Shanks
Webster students looking for an environmental and sustainability minded organization on campus might take a look at WSES. The organization’ s President Valerie Martin, says the group is working to educate about a sustainable lifestyle, but having some fun along the way too.
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Photo Provided by Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment
By Claire Hagarty
The Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) met on Sept. 16, 2014 to discuss revisions for the second draft of the Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act. This act will introduce rules and regulations on hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas and oil in Illinois.
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