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Nora Zacharski

Writer.  Communicator. Environmental Advocate. 



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Into the Wind •

Top six wind trends of 2020 (so far)

Top six wind trends of 2020 (so far) This has been a year like no other, complete with a tremendous amount of uncertainty for our country and the entire world. Despite the many challenges, the wind industry continued to provide reliable, clean, and affordable energy for the American people. And there’s no sign that it will be slowing down any time soon. Here is a look at 2020’s top industry trends (at least through November). Despite Setbacks, Wind Still Growing at Record Rate The coronavirus

Her Campus •

Your Vote Counts: It is Time to Turn The Tide

American politics has been on shaky ground for a long time, but the past few months have been particularly tumultuous. From watching Dr. Ford’s brave testimony of her sexual assault by now-Supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh, to a New York times investigation revealing more of Trump’s tax evasion, the news often feels like an emotional rollercoaster. It can be easy to get overwhelmed. But, while it is definitely important to be cognizant of your mental health, paying attention to what is happe

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Environmental Law & Policy Center •

6 Ways to Be More Energy Efficient at Home

Happy Energy Efficiency Day! Being more energy efficient is the best way to meet our energy needs and reduce pollution. It can result in some serious savings, too. Here are six ways that you can save more energy at home. Leaving your devices plugged into outlets all day sucks up a lot of energy, even if they are turned off. This is known as “Vampire Power” or “Phantom Load”. Try plugging your devices into a power strip so you can easily unplug them each day before you leave. One of the easiest

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Environmental Law & Policy Center •

Renewable Energy is Everywhere! ELPC Intern Perspective

Clean energy might seem like a far-off dream, but in reality, it is booming all around us. As an intern at the Environmental Law & Policy Center this year, I had the opportunity to work alongside fellow interns and expert staff to help assemble two reports about the growing renewable energy supply chain. Right here in the Midwest, there are thousands of workers in the green economy, and I had the great opportunity to hear some of their stories. This month we released a new supply chain report o

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Environmental Law & Policy Center •

Small Town Solar Spotlights: ELPC Intern Perspective

ELPC’s recent clean energy supply chain reports highlight many industries and stakeholders involved in renewables across Wisconsin and Michigan. Conversations around clean energy are often focused on big things—sweeping actions from the government or which state is allocating resources to build a bigger solar array or wind farm. But America’s small towns and small businesses are playing a very important role in the clean energy supply chain. These entrepreneurs are embracing innovation and creat

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College Dems of Ohio •

What's the Deal with the Green New Deal?

At this point, all sane human beings have recognized the fact that climate change is a very real thing. We are (very slowly) starting to see more acknowledgement of this by the government and some large corporations, especially after report by federal scientists and by the International Panel on Climate Change served as harsh wake up calls for the future of the planet. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a freshman congresswoman who represents New York’s 14th district, has actively worked to bring attent

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Ohio Environmental Council •

There’s a Mighty Threat making its way to our Great Lake

There’s a Mighty Threat making its way to our Great Lake For many people, going to the lake is a treasured summer ritual. Long days of swimming, fishing, boating, and relaxing with family and friends create memories that we recall fondly during chilly winter days. But for those who live near or visit Lake Erie, days by the lake could be cut short due to the increasing threat of Asian carp. Asian carp are an invasive species that were originally brought to the United States in the 60’s and 70’s

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The Denisonian •

David Pepper talks the value of voting today

Last Thursday, David Pepper, chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, and Joseph Begney, Candidate for the 71st District Representative, came to speak to the Denison Democrats about education reform, the 2016 presidential race and the importance of voting. Pepper got his political start in 2001, when he was elected to the Cincinnati City Council, on which he served two consecutive terms. He then went on to serve as Chairman of the Law and Public Safety Committee, and eventually served as Hamilto

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The Denisonian •

Seeing beyond Flint, Michigan

Turning on the tap and having clean water come out instantly is something that most of us here on the Hill take for granted. When we hear people talk about unclean, toxic water, they are usually referring to third world countries, where people (mostly women) spend hours every day walking in the heat to get dirty, unfit drinking water for their families. Lately, however, talk of unclean water has been hitting a little closer to home. In April 2014, officials in the city of Flint, Mich decided to