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 Department of Environmental Studies at Knox College. He is a trained climatologist with interests in a wide variety of enivornmental areas. He is also cofounder of The Center (www.thecenteringalesburg.org), a community place for learning and connecting. Peter is married and has two children. Peter and his wife serve as coaches for the Silas Willard Geography Bowl team and also run the school Scrabble Club there. Peter is also: a tournament level Scrabble¨ player; basketballasaurus (a creature constantly found dribbling and shooting); an activist for peace and justice; and, a fun-loving spirit. 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.
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Green? Hardly
- A big city trip for some green-ing
- Give up something for the earth?
- Due for a reminder
- Spring is here; don't miss it
- No cell phone for me
- What in the WORLD is going on?
- 2009: The Year for Giving
- Energy -- a primer
- I'm pro life and I'll be voting that way, too
- We need to enhance the local
- Whose rights count?
- Will money solve our problems?
- Our Assumptions Need Serious Examination
- The Ivory Tower is Turning Green
- 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 July 2, 2009