Green Junction A recent article in the New York Times (NYT) was titled “Throwaway plastic has corrupted us.” Cheap plastic materials are the basis of our throwaway society. Plastics are made from gas and oil, and since they are highly subsidized by taxpayers, plastic materials are cheaper than other materials. The recent federal One... Continue Reading →
When it comes to Climate: See-Judge-Act. By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction Do many people pay attention to the latest information on climate change? I regularly ask my students how often they discuss climate change issues with their friends and family, and it usually comes across to them as a silly question. I am not sure what this suggests about human interests and modern-day responsibilities.... Continue Reading →
Do you ever think of Lithium? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction Lithium is one of nature’s smallest elements and the 33rd most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. In 1970, the United States joined other countries in approving lithium compounds (mostly as lithium carbonate) in the treatment of depression and bipolar disorder. Lithium is now a necessary part of our advanced technology world. Lithium... Continue Reading →
Do we still hear the plea from Laudato Si’? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction May 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’, on Care for our Common Home, his written plea to humanity to address environmental degradation through conversions of the heart. Like many Catholics, I expected significant shifts by church leaders toward care for creation after the release of this encyclical. National Catholic... Continue Reading →
Plastic Free July! by Julie Peller, Ph.D.
Green Junction The organization Plastic Free Foundation initiated a campaign in 2011 called Plastic Free July that spread internationally. “Our movement has inspired 100+ million participants in 190 countries. Individuals making small changes will collectively make a massive difference to our communities. You can choose to refuse single-use plastics in July (and beyond!). Best... Continue Reading →
From Fracking to meat processing: By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction: From fracking to meat processing Amidst the global water crises, our modern society continues to use and pollute staggering amounts of fresh water. This is particularly alarming considering the significant role of fresh water in numerous industrial processes. From fracking to meat processing, and even recycling, these industries consume millions of gallons of... Continue Reading →
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