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Victoria Nielsen

Contributing Writer

Victoria is a graduate of Rutgers University. While earning her degrees in Environmental Policy and Sociology, she played club lacrosse and was a member of Students for Environmental Awareness. Becoming increasing interested in the social aspects of environmental issues, she conducted independent research on the family dynamics of taking on “green” activities within a household. She has taken on internships with the Sierra Club and NYC Parks and Recreation. This past summer she toured renewable energy plants in Costa Rica, learning about renewable energy and sustainable options. She now continues to volunteer with the Sierra Club and attempts to keep with all the current environmental news.

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Frackenstein: Have a Fracking Good Halloween

By Victoria Nielsen , Published: 10/31/11

Photo by Itmayers via flickr

The battle over the natural gas potential in the Marcellus Shale (sedimentary rock that stretches from Ohio over to New Jersey and down to Virginia) has been long and hard.

Posted in Climate, Energy, Politics, Technology | Tagged Frackenstein, fracking, Sierra Club | 0

One, Two, Three Strikes You’re Green?

By Victoria Nielsen , Published: 10/24/11

Photo by Jimgumm via flickr

Hey sports fans, ever thought how your favorite sports teams and the environment might go hand in hand?

Surprisingly, the world of sports is beginning to give themselves a green makeover. In recent years, more sports stadiums, new and old, have been incorporating renewable energy and recycled materials into their large sports complexes.