Chattanooga researchers warn that “fast fashion” is driving significant environmental harm in Tennessee, with over 300,000 tons of textile waste generated last year and synthetic fabrics contributing heavily to ocean microplastic pollution. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga environmental toxicology professor Dr. Sean Richards explains that cheaply made, short-lived clothing accelerates waste and microplastic release as…
Dr. Joey Shaw: Plants, Plateaus, and a Passion for Teaching
Dr. Joey Shaw blends his passion for plants with teaching at UTC and the Highlands Biological Station, leading students into the forests and wetlands of the Highlands Plateau to uncover rare ferns and biodiverse habitats. At UTC he collaborates with students on the “Guide to the Vascular Plants of Tennessee,” using their feedback to refine…
Sean Richards discuss climate change on Jed & JR Mornings
UTC environmental science professor Dr. Sean Richards joined Jed & JR Mornings to discuss climate change and the rising risk of wildfires across the United States. A recent article cited World Health Organization data showing pollution kills 7 million people globally each year and explained how hotter, drier conditions fueled by climate change are making…