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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Warm November temperatures in Boston sparks climate change concerns under Trump’s presidency

Liam Dunne November 19, 2024
Boston experienced unseasonably warm temperatures this November, prompting concerns surrounding the future of the City’s environmental policies under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphics Artist

EDITORIAL: Sustainability at BU — progressive or performative?

Editors February 9, 2023
Prioritizing sustainability could not only cement BU’s place as a pillar of environmental protection, but actually make a tangible difference throughout the world. 
Climate Change in media

Five books and movies to read and watch about the climate crisis this winter

Lynn Chu February 1, 2022
With every change in season comes a new wave of climate anxiety.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Welcome to the Greenhouse: The importance of the now and how world leaders fail to understand it

Fiona Broadie December 7, 2021
If Biden treated climate change like an emergency of the level of COVID-19, we may make some headway.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Gaming the System: The introduction of NFTs and cryptocurrency to the esports world inspires a grim vision of the future

Nick Speranza November 17, 2021
The trend of video game platforms and esport organizations integrating NFTs and cryptocurrency is concerning.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

OP-ED: Steps taken by BU administration to divest do not go far enough to warrant a full-out celebration

Editors November 1, 2021
BU administration's plan to divest is too vague and non-transparent to warrant a full-out celebration, and we demand better.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Welcome to the Greenhouse: Boston University has announced divestment from fossil fuels

Fiona Broadie October 1, 2021
BU's long-awaited decision to divest from fossil fuels should not be the end of student advocacy.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Welcome to the Greenhouse: Greta Thunberg and the ethics of sacrifice in activism

Fiona Broadie September 20, 2021
Instead of simply applauding Thunberg, we should be analyzing the conditions that have shaped her activism.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Modern Toolbox: The Chinese government banned crypto mining, and that’s a good thing

Jaeyoung Choi September 15, 2021
China’s ban on crypto mining exposes a fatal flaw in Bitcoin and other proof-of-work-based cryptocurrencies.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Welcome to the Greenhouse: Why you should stop letting corporations blame you for climate change

Fiona Broadie September 13, 2021
Anyone can green-shame, but it is toxic when performed by the companies that contribute heavily to the problem.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Seen on TV: Hurricane Ida reporting exposes media’s climate blindspot

Brian Foisy September 12, 2021
Extreme weather has always been big business for news networks, but oftentimes missing is the discussion of climate change.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Let them eat meat

Lincoln Son Currie April 22, 2021
Meat destroys our planet, but meat “makes life worth living.”
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