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Cities should consider the 15-minute model as a fast, Earth-friendly alternative to traditional infrastructure

Riley Laferriere • April 22, 2023

As a citizen of Carmel, I am constantly on the move from one location to the next. From my house, Carmel High School is a three-mile trip, work is a 3.6-mile trip and the nearest shopping center (Clay...

Carmel should continue to reduce traffic lights, add roundabouts

Avery Carlisle • February 1, 2023

If you have ever been outside of your house in Carmel, you would be familiar with the thing we do best: roundabouts. Before I got my driver’s license, I thought the City of Carmel just wanted to be different...

People should stop supporting fast-fashion companies with negative environmental impact, start supporting small businesses

Avery Carlisle • May 20, 2022

Starting in middle school I would always see the girls posting clothing hauls from sites including Shein or Zaful and I would get so jealous that they were finding the latest trends and getting so many...

Polar Un-Freeze

Edward Dong • February 18, 2021

After Indianapolis designated one of most wasteful American cities, Carmel community works to spread awareness, defy stereotype

Sowmya Chundi • October 24, 2019

In his free time, sophomore Ethan Stoehr is an avid recycler and plastic collecter. In his room, Stoehr has bins full of plastic waste spanning from salad forks to shampoo bottles. He said that by creating...

Too little, too late. The environment is too far gone for little fixes, but we should still take political action against corporations.

perspectives • February 20, 2015

With gas prices below $2 for the first time in years, we are less likely to conserve gas and more likely to drive more. However, with increased gas use, there’s an increase in external costs—that is,...

It’s not easy being green. As Indiana companies pollute rivers, individuals need to take first steps for change.

perspectives • August 15, 2012

As I searched for articles to complete my final exam project for AP Environmental Science last May, I was shocked to find out a few facts about Indiana’s contributions to water pollution. The state...

Earth Day time to reflect, take action for environment

perspectives • April 2, 2009

As April 22 approaches, we are all reminded of the importance of protecting the environment. Earth Day, a day devoted to the celebration of our environment and a time to assess the work needed to protect...

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