How to get rid of red ants? There are a few common ways to deal with red ants. First, you can pour boiling water and/or white vinegar on the ant hill. Another method is to dehydrate the ants. The easiest way to do that is cover the ant hill with uncooked rice. The rice will … [Read more...]
Uncertainty in Science–It’s Effects on Public Opinion
As an environment and film studies student at Loyola University, I have had an amazing opportunity to learn about the communication of environmental issues. I find myself talking about and observing the ways people around me approach environmental issues. With my peers and … [Read more...]
Green Roofs in Colombia
Before coming to the United States I had a vague idea about how the country maintains its natural resources, being that it is one of the more influential countries of the world. When I arrived in New Orleans, I was surprised by how much people waste energy, light and water on my … [Read more...]
Beyond the Plastic: Plastic Water Bottles are a Multi-Faceted Issue
When I was younger my mother would lug 24 pack after 24 pack of plastic water bottles home from the store. In an active house of six, plastic water bottles seemed to be a very convenient option when we just couldn’t spare the extra minute to fill a re-usable bottle with ice and … [Read more...]
The Dead Sea
It’s officially summer. Temperatures are soaring, grills are burning and the dead zone is reaching its maximum size (Wait, did he just say the dead zone is reaching its maximum size?). Yes, yes I did, and I’m not talking about the film “Dead Zone” starring Christopher Walken (See … [Read more...]