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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...
Imperfect, We Say? (The Unfortunate Fate of Tons of Produce)
“While the world wastes about 2.5 billion tons of food every year, the United States discards more food than any other country in the world: nearly 60 million tons — 120...
Catalysts of Change: Emerging Startups Paving the Way for A More Sustainable Planet
It is estimated that by 2050, Earth’s global temperature will increase by a staggering 1.5 degrees Celsius. With the urgency of climate change and the enthusiasm in Silicon Valley...
How different societies manage waste
Waste management has always been a part of many societies since waste is not a problem we can overlook. Throughout history we have seen how improper waste management has...
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...
Grand Un-Dammin’ Stops Slammin’ Chinook Salmon
For over a century, the Klamath River has been incomplete. As it has winded from the deserts of south-central Oregon to the temperate rainforests of California’s North Coast and...
Sustainable Education for Global Transformation
The word “sustainability” is often connotated with planting trees, eliminating ocean pollution, and reducing waste. While these are incredible feats, they are only seeds in the forest of sustainability. ...
Five Simple Ways to Reduce Waste on Campus: Your Guide to a Greener Semester!
As the Fall 2024 semester kicks off and students flock back to campus, it’s the perfect moment to pause and think about how we can all pitch in to...
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...
Farmworker Justice in California
California produces more food than any other state in the US and consequently also has the largest amount of farmworkers. There has been an ongoing history of racial, economic,...