Taylor Connelly

The old aphorism that “the only constant is change” is just as true today as it was in ancient Greece, when the philosopher Heraclitus first made the observation, and perhaps nowhere more so than in the realm of digital content creation. From the constant cycle of viral trends to the ever-evolving algorithm that dictates our feeds, social media and the industries with which it’s intwined—which is to say, all of them—are anything but static.The advent of social media has changed the sports indust...

Dear EarthTalk: What is “pre-bunking” when it comes to climate change?

The act of pre-bunking has grown in popularity, especially since the 2020 election. It is a way to combat misinformation by warning people about it before they encounter it online or in real life. It attempts to anticipate false claims and provide accurate information to counter them. The strategy comes from a branch of social psychology research called inoculation theory. The theory is similar to that of countering vaccinat

Dear EarthTalk: What would a second Trump term in the White House mean for efforts to stave off cataclysmic climate change?

For years former President Trump has repeatedly made false claims that climate change is a hoax. His efforts to negate progressive climate change policies were evident in his first term, when he pulled the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement, rolled back environmental regulation, and relaxed regulations on oil and gas drilling. According to Trump’s allies and advisors,

Dear EarthTalk: Why are some companies backing off their previously stated commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions? How can we get them to turn it back around?

In February 2024, three major investment companies stepped back from efforts to limit climate-damaging emissions. JPMorgan Chase’s and State Street’s investment arms have both quit a global investor alliance encouraging companies to avoid emissions, and BlackRock has largely limited its involvement. These companies aren’t the only on

The cat herders of Athens County: As Athens County faces an epidemic of stray cat colonies, here’s what some residents are doing to help battle cat overpopulation.

Ohio University welcomed first grade students from Amesville Elementary, Morrison-Gordon Elementary and East Elementary to the Ohio Student Farm on Oct. 9, 11 and 13. Located on 338 W. State St., the student farm is a hidden gem on OU’s campus.

The Environmental & Plant Biology department use the farm for classes and clubs and it is also a place where students can fulfill community service hours. The farm includes student gardens, a tunnel for year-round growing, and various field plots. The st