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Getting some autumn re-leaf
by Cheryl Wanko, WCU Professor of English & Sustainability With the arrival of fall comes a task dreaded by many: dealing with fallen leaves. Adopt new practices to save time, money, and your hearing, as well as create healthier ecosystems. Leave the leaves – research shows that a light layer of whole leaves won’t harm…
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Light Pollution: Does West Chester have an Environmental Justice Problem?
by Tim Lawlor, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and Vice President of the West Chester Green Team [n.b. For a story on the importance of dark skies, including several quotes from Tim Lawlor, see WHYY 10/6/26] West Chester is objectively a progressive municipality when it comes to issues of sustainability. Borough ordinances are evidence of…
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Data Centers and Chester County
By Nathaniel Smith, from the September newsletter Data centers, in the news every day, have suddenly become a leading issue in political debates. It is unusual for a largely environmental issue to receive so much attention. 70% of Americans worry about the environmental impact of data centers and 71% don’t want a data center constructed…
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The Promise of America: Our New Book
by Margaret Hudgings THE PROMISE of AMERICA: Our ROOTS and BRANCHES, presented on July 2nd at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, was an inspiring celebration of American and West Chester history. Through visuals and spoken word, 30 presenters took the stage to express the indigenous worldview of honoring our connection to the land. The Iroquois…
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The Need for Monitoring Microplastics in Our Water
By Yashvi KiranWest Chester Green Team Newsletter, July 2026 Clean drinking water is something most of us take for granted. We turn on a faucet, fill a glass, and assume the water is safe. However, scientists are increasingly finding tiny plastic particles called microplastics in water sources around the world. Because we still do not…
