At the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day It’s Lessons Have Yet to be Learned.
“We invade tropical forests and other wild landscapes, which harbor so many species of animals and plants—and within those creatures, so many unknown viruses. We cut the trees; we kill the animals or cage them and send them to markets. We disrupt ecosystems, and we shake viruses loose from their…
Mike KenslerMarch 31, 2020
Webinars, Documentaries, & Professional Development Opportunities Expanded
To support faculty, staff, and students during this time, we have updated our online resources. OUR CALENDAR We now feature online events and webinars, instead of in-person events. If you know of any upcoming sustainability-related webinars you think others would be interested in, please email them to sustain@auburn.edu. SOLVE CLIMATE…
adminMarch 24, 2020
Director’s Corner: Eating as if Food is the Point
“What we discovered in Italy was that if an establishment serves food, then food is the point.” (original italicized). Barbara Kingsolver, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle In her marvelous book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Barbara Kingsolver describes her food experiences during a trip to Italy. She was amazed that wherever she and her…
Mike KenslerMarch 4, 2020
What is the Connection Between Climate Change & Our Food System? Does What We Eat Really Make a Difference?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) set up by the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment concluded in its Fifth Assessment Report: “climate change is real and human activities are the main cause.” Dangerous greenhouse gas emissions, average global temperatures increasing, oceans warming, and sea-level rise; represent…
adminMarch 2, 2020
A Taste of Sustainability
It’s a spring day, the sun is warm, and the flowers and plants outside are displaying the most vibrant hues. You stroll to the garden and pluck a perfectly ripe tomato from the vine. The aroma is irresistible, and you take a bite; enjoying the firm texture and fresh taste…
adminMarch 2, 2020
Meet Me at the V.I.C.–Volunteer, Internship & Career Fair
The College of Human Sciences at Auburn University is home to many programs that promote living well through a focus on human health and well-being while igniting creativity to discover sustainable solutions for improving quality of life around the world. Beyond technical preparation, their graduates possess a broad worldview, a…
adminMarch 2, 2020
Did You Know That Before the Grocery Store and the Food Truck, There Are the Bees?
Whether we prefer to eat something sweet (imagine those blueberry pancakes dripping with maple syrup!) or savory (hear the crunch of a fresh juicy !); whether we like to drink a cup of steaming coffee or freshly pressed orange juice; our plates share one thing: Pollinators! Figure 1: Honey bees…
adminFebruary 28, 2020
Are Controlled Environments the Future of Food Production?
It’s a Weird Time to be Alive It is certainly unprecedented in human history to have anytime, on-demand access to almost any type of food, prepared in any way imaginable. Yet, as residents of the developed world in the 21st century, we find ourselves in this strange situation. Most of…
adminFebruary 26, 2020
