Author Archives: ajzurcher
Do Carbon Credits Actually Offset Carbon Emissions? A Brief Look into the Carbon Credit Industry
Carbon credits are everywhere. From airlines to governments to clothing brands, entities are able to purchase carbon credits to offset their carbon emissions, often to meet climate goals or...
A Greener Future for Everyone: Greenspace Inequality in San Francisco
In 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the US to ensure that all residents lived within a 10-minute walk of some kind of park, playground, or green...
The Environmental Hazards of Mass Incarceration
Today, almost two million people are held in American jails, prisons, and detention centers, which is more than double the population of San Francisco. Tough-on-crime policies, emblematic of the...
Sunset Science
A San Francisco winter brings rain, clouds, the occasional sunny day, and surprisingly, beautiful sunsets. At the end of a sunny day, I recommend making your way to Ocean...
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...
Overconsumption, not Overpopulation: Debunking the Overpopulation Myth and Eco-Fascism
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as hundreds of thousands of people passed away from the virus, statements such as, “Mother Earth is cleansing herself,” or “The earth will be better...
A Look Inside Shein’s Factories
A search of “shein haul” on YouTube results in thousands of videos titled in all caps: “HUGE SHEIN TRY-ON HAUL” or “$700 SHEIN HAUL.” These videos depict women trying...
Sustainable Gifting Guide
The holiday season is here! Whether you are looking for gifts for family and friends or you wish to treat yourself to a holiday gift, here are some tips...
How Three Women Saved the San Francisco Bay
This picture, which appeared in the Oakland Tribune in 1961, predicted what the San Francisco Bay would look like in 2020, with the black color representing parts of the...