Tag: Sustainability
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Toxic Pipeline Proposed Through Triad
By: Clare Buchanan and Hailey Phillips Photo Credit: NO SSEP Action Toolkit According to the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, commonly known as “Williams,” has sent in an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend the transcontinental pipeline further into Virginia, Georgia, and the Carolinas. If…
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Preservation Vs. Conservation
by Jaclyn Dennis It is a well known fact that Salem’s campus is one that exhibits beauty, particularly through its rich history. However, some of the most historically significant elements on campus can often seem to be the most problematic. One of the complaints that I hear most is usually along the lines of how…
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The Green Fund: A Possible Step Towards a Sustainable Future
You may have heard about the proposed Green Fund here at Salem. Many business, government agencies, and educational institutions have started similar programs to become more environmentally friendly and create a sustainable future. Now, with the Green Fund, Salem College may be joining this trend. The Green Fee would be included in the SGA fee at…