Environmentally Speaking
Thoughts on being one with the environment
by Peter Schwartzman
Email Peter directly at pschwart@knox.edu
Peter Schwartzman, a resident of Galesburg, is an associate professor and chair of the Environmental Studies Program at Knox College. He is a research climatologist with several peer-reviewed publications in the area of climate change and human population growth. At Knox, Dr. Schwartzman teaches a broad spectrum of courses, including, an introductory Environmental Studies course, two Atmospheric courses, an Earth Science course, a course on Science and Technology, a course on World Resources, a course on Environmental Racism, e;s well as First-year Preceptorial. Peter is married and has one child. Peter and his wife serve as coaches for the Silas Willard s;eography Bowl team and also run the school Scrabble Club there. Peter is also: (a) a tournament level Scrabble® player; €; basketballasaurus (a creature constantly found dribbling and shooting); an activist for peace and justice; and, a fun-loving spirit that tries his best to find hope‘;n the world despite all the greed, hatred, and cynicism that is sponsored by the few. Peter's academic degrees include a Bachelor of Science in physics at Harvey Mudd College, a Masters of Science in Science and Technology Studies at Virginia Tech, and Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia.
- Are we becoming plasticized at our own peril?
- The Center: a new place for connecting in Galesburg
- The fascination of life and what's happening to it
- The sun: the answer to many of our problems
- Looking for 'green' presents
- What are we really thankful for?
- When should one scream "fire!?"
- Never doubt the power of seemingly small things
- What I learned this summer
- Biodiversity is key to sustainable agriculture by James S. Mastaler-Gutermuth
- Everything is environmental
- Climate Change: what really matters
- Statistics 101: Everyone needs to grapple with stats
- A simple ride
- There is a better way. Nature will tell us. Let’s listen. Let’s start mimicking it
- Seven New Years resolutions that could change the world
- Environmental leaders: thank you for your vision and commitment
- Bioneers: not just a field trip in October
- Our environmental health depends on a thriving democracy
- Continued energy woes or a secure energy future?
- Who's killing the little girls?
- Chicago through the eyes of an environmentalist
- Take a deep breath; it's time to clean the air
- Do you really want to eat that? A closer look at the food industry
- Beware of good news
- A little quiz with BIG revelations
- New technology: does it cost more than it's worth?
- Seven reasons why examining your diet is a great New Year's resolution
- Holiday shopping: making it a rewarding and environmentally friendly experience
- Science is very concerned: perhaps we should be, too
- Hurricane Katrina: seeking answers
- A trip to Mexico
- Un viaje a México
- Environmental justice, parts I & II
- Is nuclear the answer?
- We all need a birdie -- one to remind us
- Is climate change occuring in Illinois? Do we care?
- Safety and security
- Just when we thought humans were intelligent...
- Calling out the young
- There is never a bad time to give thanks
- Who is the environmental president?
- Do we live in an insane world?
- Is there no environmental news?
- I confess -- I am a hypocrite
- Manicured lawns -- worthy of praise or criticism?
- Celebrate Spring greenly
- Advanced weapons and environmental destruction by Abigail Kuhn
- Human Rights, Environmental Quality, A Connection?
- What's with the weather? -- a primer
- Ten Books That Will Lead One Towards Environmental Literacy
- A Natural Step on the path to sustainability?
- Is the Earth invisible?
- A peace offering to omnivores and vegetarians
- Scrutinizing environmental myths
- The environment by the numbers
- Our planet, earth; how's it doing?
- Can we give more since we have more?
- Food has its price, but does it have to be so high?
- Poisoning ourselves with pesticides
- Will McDonough: architect of industrial society
- Trucks vs. trains: who wins?
- Where has all the oil gone?
- We have found Bigfoot and he is us
- What You Eat Affects Everyone and Everything
- Mountain Climbers for humanity
- What is one percent of the land good for?
- Radon, part I: A common gas that can kill you
- Radon part II: How much do we really have?
- The epidemic of affluenza
- Are there really too many people in this world?
- Dr. Sandra Steingraber brought us a message
- Travels in the swamp
- A view of the world: Tinted Glass, a Cubical Box, or a Macroscope?
- Ozone: a very misunderstood gas
- The power of one dollar
- Drip, drip, drip; where is the water?
- A visit to a prairie
- Humans have only been on earth for one percent of its existence
- Greenhouse gases: so sparse yet so powerful
- Get the lead out
Last updated April 7, 2008