Kris Parsons Talks About WSES

Kris Parsons at the Delegates Agenda Photo provided by Kris Parsons

 

By Holly Shanks
Photos provided by Kris Parsons
The Q & A below is a continued reading informational post from A Closer Look At Webster Students for Environmental Sustainability (WSES) article that can be found by clicking HERE.
Kris Parsons answered a few questions that provide further reflection and insight about WSES and the time she spent as a member.

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A Closer Look at Webster Students For Environmental Sustainability

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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Hydraulic Fracturing: “No Fracking Way!”

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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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