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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

In defense of those left behind

In defense of those left behind

Caitlin Applebee, Opinion Columnist October 16, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, less than two weeks after the devastating Hurricane Helene and one day before Hurricane Milton made landfall, Jane Castor, mayor of Tampa, Florida, issued the warning that those who...

Climate doom is ruining environmentalism

Climate doom is ruining environmentalism

Spencer Hurlburt, Opinion Columnist October 6, 2022

The state of the world is overwhelming. Our media landscape is flooded with negativity about the world falling apart and it feels like there’s nothing that can be done.   This oversaturation of...

Ditch fast fashion, the world depends on it

Ditch fast fashion, the world depends on it

Eamon Dunn, Culture Staff Writer November 12, 2021

Climate anxiety seems to tax almost everyone, but many people are failing to take action when it comes to their closets. Born into a society dominated by consumerism, many young people care deeply about...

Climate anxiety plagues students

Climate anxiety plagues students

Emily Johnston, Opinion Columnist September 22, 2021

Every year of inaction on climate is another year the average environmental UVM student feels a burden of responsibility. A burden that the school does little to alleviate. Younger generations bear...

As our climate worsens, so do our prisons

As our climate worsens, so do our prisons

Emily Johnston, Assistant Opinion Editor September 30, 2020

The world is red; it’s burning with smoke filling the nostrils of the strong men and women fighting against the enemy that is a flame. There are embers flying and the air is filled with smoke and...

Climate anxiety goes unspoken

Climate anxiety goes unspoken

Jordan Spindel March 4, 2020

One of the biggest global issues of our time is climate change. We are just starting to see its effects: droughts, floods and fires. These effects will only get more severe in the future, according to...

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