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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,...
Wish Upon a Fish at Nimbus Hatchery
Last month, I had the pleasure of spending the weekend in Sacramento with friends, and one suggested we go visit a nearby (and free!) trout and salmon hatchery. We’re...
A Synopsis of Restoration Ecology with Professor Callaway
This semester I took a restoration ecology course and had the privilege of visiting several different sites I had never heard of in the Bay Area and wanted to...
USF Garden: Growing Community
Have you checked out the USF community garden recently? This past semester, our campus garden has undergone an influx of love and attention from our community, creating beautiful artwork,...
Savoring Summer: Plant-Based Recipes for Beach Days and Cookouts
With summer approaching, so are our long beach days and cookouts. The following are some delicious plant-based and climate-friendly recipes for you to bring to your next summer kickback!...