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Whitman Wire

Vol. CLIV, Issue 8
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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Campus Climate Challenge cuts corn syrup consumption in name of conservation

Emily Lin-Jones February 16, 2012
Campus Climate Challenge challenged its members to avoid consuming any products containing high fructose corn syrup earlier last week. The challenge was the second in a series of week-long challenges the club has planned for the spring semester.

Environmentalism in Bolivia close to home

Libby Arnosti September 8, 2011
The first time I tried to explain what I study to a new friend in Bolivia, he laughed in my face. “An environmental studies major would die of hunger here," he snorted.

Direct from Copenhagen: U.S. Congress prevents progress

Lisa Curtis December 9, 2009
U.S. delegation fears another 1997 when they refused to ratify the Kyoto Protocol. U.S. wants developing countries to commit to set emissions.

‘Not in my backyard’ attitude ruins wind power prospects

Lisa Curtis November 5, 2009

If nine out of 10 Americans support wind development, why does it take over a million dollars and seven to 10 years just to assess the feasibility of a wind project? Wind developers everywhere, from...

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