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How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Environmental Agencies
When the U.S. government shuts down, it doesn’t just impact Washington, D.C.; it affects folks, agencies, and even businesses everywhere. If a law that funds the federal government is...
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...
Crispin Thurlow: Elite Feasting and Wasteful Words
I had the privilege of listening to a talk by Professor Crispin Thurlow of Language and Communication from the University of Bern, Switzerland, a few weeks ago. His guest...
Rain Gardens: A Simple Strategy to Combat Flooding in our Community
Have you ever noticed water pooling around storm drains in your neighborhood during a rain event? Or maybe you’ve seen stormwater rushing down roads, carrying leaves and pollutants like...
It’s Time to Bring Your Own Cup: Resisting Single-Use Plastics as a Consumer
If you’re reading this blog, I’m sure that you’re aware of the harmful effects of plastic pollution and the sheer amount of it in the world. While I usually...
Five Ways to Make Your Morning Brew More Sustainable
We all need a morning pick-me-up sometimes. People swear by their morning coffee or matcha to give them the energy they need to get through the day. Others enjoy...
It’s A Bug’s World & We’re Just Living In It!
Many people harbor a certain disdain or even fear of these small creatures that share the world with us. I have been a bug lover since I was a...
The Single-Use Plastic Dilemma
Single-Use Plastics Have a Massive Impact on the Environment Single-use plastics (SUP) are items that are meant to be immediately disposed of after one brief use. Examples of SUPs...
Thrifting Locations in San Francisco
I’ve recently noticed that over recent years, thrifting has become a larger cultural phenomenon. Cities around the world have seen and have been embracing the beautiful and sustainable practice....
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...