Sustainable and Low Waste Meal Prep
When I moved away from home and moved into the dorms at USF, having healthy and accessible meals was never a worry for me. Living in the dorms, students...
The Cost of Streaming: Data Centers and Their Environmental Impact
Although people are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impacts of the energy that they use, many still remain ignorant of the energy that is used to power the...
San Francisco Seismic Preparedness
In recent times, the Bay Area has witnessed several earthquakes, including a notable magnitude 3.7 tremor near Millbrae on October 27th, which raised concerns among local students. This heightened...
Fleet Week: A Tragedy of the Commons
For one week every year, a series of giant ships and submarines parade into the San Francisco Bay, San Francisco’s skies crowd with dozens of zooming jets, and an...
Why individual actions do matter
Check if this argument sounds familiar to you: self-interested, short-term profit-driven billionaires sway global politics and hold all power over what large-scale actions are taken or not taken to...
Eco-Friendly Home Modifications
As of the current state of our climate, it is important to be mindful about our living conditions. That being said, common tasks in our everyday lives can significantly...
Environmental Podcasts: A Guide
Anyone can listen to a podcast. Most are free, accessible, and entertaining, making them an easy, fun way to learn new things. While I cook, fold laundry, or walk...
Make Your Dorm Green!
Dormitory accommodations often entail tight, cluttered spaces that exude a sense of monotony and staleness, particularly in older facilities that may carry a lingering musty odor. The apprehension of...
Biodiversity in the City
Recently, I’ve been hearing a lot of people say how they’re “not big on nature” or don’t find themselves enjoying nature’s bounty as much as they’d like to. There’s...
How we view water, how it matters, and why it’s messy
In this article, we explore the importance of how we perceive our freshwater. This question is important as it has implications for water management, sustainability, and environmental policy. The...