Author Archives: Sophia Earnest
Food Literacy Education: The Effective Long-Term Solution to Reducing Food Waste in the U.S.
This semester, one of my favorite courses has been Global Food Security (GSBA-311) taught by Professor Brian Dowd-Uribe. Throughout this course, we studied different actors and approaches striving to...
Sunset Dunes and the Recall That Followed: Change on San Francisco’s Coast
San Francisco’s landscape—both geographical and political—shifted dramatically this spring with the opening of Sunset Dunes Park on the city’s west side. The park’s debut on April 12, 2025, marked...
Climate News: Local, State, and National Updates
In today’s polarized political climate, it can be difficult for climate news to break through the noise. Stories about national priorities and budgets often dominate headlines, while critical updates...
Make a Difference this Summer and Volunteer!
Are you looking for a meaningful way to engage with your community this summer? Do you want to serve the environment, connect with others, and make a tangible impact?...
Environmental Laws Bypassed Again for Border Wall Expansion
Environmentalists are raising alarms over the future of Southern California ecosystems after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued another waiver to expedite border wall construction–this time bypassing nearly...
Shifting Power: The Supreme Court’s Decision in San Francisco v. EPA
The Supreme Court’s recent decision marks a pivotal moment in environmental law, potentially reshaping the balance of power between federal agencies and Congress, while setting new limits on the...
Climate in Crisis: Trump’s Paris Withdrawal and the Global Response
With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, climate policy in the United States faces another seismic shift. On his first day back in office, January 20th, he wasted...
Understanding Proposition 4: California’s $10 Billion Plan for a Greener Future
In the recent election, California voters were presented with several propositions on the ballot. Among these was Proposition 4, which aimed to “authorize bonds for safe drinking water, wildfire...
New California Environmental Legislation
With the upcoming General Election this November, the 2024 California Legislative Session was recently adjourned with several environmental policies awaiting the Governor’s approval. The California Legislature is a bicameral...
Proposition K: The Fate of the Upper Great Highway
In the upcoming election this November, San Francisco voters will be able to determine the future of the Upper Great Highway with Proposition K. The Upper Great Highway is...