Title
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The Planet, Winter 2010, America’s Obsession with the Automobile
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Publication Date
Winter 2010
Creator
Western Washington University. Associated Students. Environmental Center; Huxley College of the Environment; Huxley College of Environmental Studies
Editor in Chief
Bettinger, Kaylin
Publisher
Western Washington University
City
Bellingham, WA
Production Staff
Managing Editor: Anne Maertens; Editors: Oliver Lazenby, Olivia Scalet; Science Editor: Stephanie Eckard; Designers: Kim Gladow, Brianna Nieman; Photographers: Mitch Olsen, Jordan Stead, Marybeth Coghill, Colin Diltz, Talithia Taitano; Writers: Mitch Olsen, James Andrews, Chris Collinson, Courtney Leake, Brooke Loisel, Andrea Farrell, Amanda Halle, Zoie Caidos
Photography Editor
Emtman, Jeff
Advisor
Dietrich, William
Publisher (Digital Object)
Resources made available by The Planet and Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Table of Contents
Dis-Car-Ded
Piled high in recycling yards, nestled in our great plains and along streams and forests, expired automobiles have found their niche.
Global Gearheads
A team of Western students is building a sports car that exceeds 100 miles per gallon for the Automotive X Prize, an international competition of super-efficient cars meant to combat the effects of peak oil and fossil fuel emissions.
In Defense of the Hummer
Hummer owners explain why they choose to drive one of America’s most recognizable gas-guzzlers.
To Baker for Change
The story of a school bus, devoted to serving people and nature for more than 20 years.
No Keys. No Car. No Problem.
A look at the Undriver Licensing program, urging participants to get around without their foot on the gas pedal.
Farming Fuel
Western students work toward an energy solution by putting cow waste to the test.
What’s Old is New
For 25 years, Craig Henderson has dipped his ultra-fuel efficient car in and out of the consumer spotlight. Is the time right for it to be revealed once again?
The (In)convenience of Carpooling
An unpopular alternative to driving solo.
Type
Text
Description
Publication at Western Washington University
Geographic Coverage
Washington (State)
Disciplines
Environmental Sciences | Higher Education | Journalism Studies
Keywords
Student publication, Ecology, Environmental Studies
Document Type
Issue
Recommended Citation
Bettinger, Kaylin and Huxley College of the Environment, Western Washington University, "The Planet, 2010, Winter" (2010). The Planet. 56.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/planet/56
Subject-Topical (LCSH)
Human ecology--Washington (State)--Periodicals; Ecology--Washington (State)--Periodicals
Subject-Names (LCNAF)
Western Washington University--Students--Periodicals; Huxley College of the Environment--Students--Periodicals
Rights
This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. Any materials cited must be attributed to The Planet, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf