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An Introduction to Star Route Farms
Founded in 1974 and purchased by the University of San Francisco in 2017, Star Route Farms is the oldest continuously certified organic row crop farm in the state of...
What’s your favorite thing about summer? Mine is tomatoes.
In preparation for the approach of summer, and all of the wonderful things that come with this special season, I wanted to take an opportunity to appreciate my favorite...
A beginner’s guide to summer gardening in the city
If you have never tasted a home-grown tomato, fresh off the vine and warmed by the sun, I have the perfect summer project for you. Cultivating your own garden...
Are Houseplants Sustainable?
So, you’re a proud plant parent and you’ve clicked this article hoping for some good news. Or maybe you can’t keep a cactus alive, and you’ve clicked this article...
What Exactly is Carbon Neutrality?
The Importance of Being Carbon Neutral in a Time of Climate Change In a time of climate change, when sea levels are rising, biodiversity is declining, and extreme weather...
Hope Rising: Conservation and Restoration Efforts in a Changing World
With the climate crisis approaching new highs every year, deforestation and habitat destruction are becoming increasingly common occurrences. This endangers the lives of our planet and environment, putting even...
New Infrastructure Greens the Scene
Climate change and its consequences are shaping the future of our world, and human activity has certainly reshaped the Earth itself in other profound ways. Rising sea levels, intensifying...
History of Native Ecology of the Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area is known for its luscious nature, green landscapes, and colossal trees mixed with incredible feats of human ingenuity, but this grand vision has been...
The California High-Speed Rail Project: Transforming Transportation
The California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) project represents a transformative vision for modernizing transportation infrastructure in the Golden State. This ambitious initiative aims to connect major urban centers, including San...
Combating Eco-Emotions; Notes from a Senior Environmental Studies Student
It’s April! We are in the midst of Earth Month and Earth Week! This month’s blog post is a little different from the other ones I’ve created and sadly,...