SAN MARCOS, Texas — If there’s one thing Market Day and Open Closet prove is that Bobcats love their thrifting. On Market Days that pop up during the semester. The Quad becomes lined with tents shielding booths from the bright midday sun, the air humming with the chatter of vendors and customers alike. A variety […]
Climate
Don’t Mess with Texas…Waterways!
Texas has many tourist destinations throughout the state. Lakes, beaches, parks, caves, mountains, and more create opportunities for potential litter to collect. The state generated an estimated $80.2 billion in direct spending in 2018, which resulted in a $164 billion economic impact from tourism (Wells, 2019). Litter and debris on beaches, rivers, and marine resources […]
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: Framing the Environment at the Local Level
Climate change, sustainability, and anything associated with these topics have become hot topics (no pun intended) as the weather and environment has grown more unstable over time. Summer heat is more oppressive, river beds belch out the remains of beer cans and plastic bags, and local food production finds itself navigating warped seasonal planting/harvesting times. […]
Texas Climate Watch
With the recent pandemic looming over our heads, it might be hard to come across any good news lately. Thankfully there are at least a few positive outcomes from COVID-19 that we can shed a light on, specifically pertaining to the environment here in Texas. The latest studies and data from researchers has revealed that […]
Climate Control
No one could have expected a worldwide pandemic to be how we start the new decade, yet here we are. Luckily here in Texas we have lots of space to spread out and safely distance ourselves. Also, with summer right around the corner, there is hope that human activity in warmer weather will help prevent […]
