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Navigating conversations about sustainability with skeptics
Although the holidays can be a time of unity, joy, and rest with family and friends, it can also be stressful when interacting with family members who may hold...
Navigating the Future: BART’s Vital Role in the Bay Area
Public transportation has been an integral part of the Bay Area’s identity for decades, with the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system standing as a testament to the region’s...
Your triple A’s don’t belong in the compost… and other tips for e-waste disposal!
What are you supposed to do with dead lightbulbs? What about old phones? Even items that pop-up more frequently, like dead batteries or random electrical cords – do you...
Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale
Jared Diamond, author of Twilight at Easter, specializes in ecology and geology. He recounts his own experiences at Easter Island and offers geological, ecological, and historical evidence to share...
Sustainable and Low Waste Meal Prep
When I moved away from home and moved into the dorms at USF, having healthy and accessible meals was never a worry for me. Living in the dorms, students...
The Cost of Streaming: Data Centers and Their Environmental Impact
Although people are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impacts of the energy that they use, many still remain ignorant of the energy that is used to power the...
San Francisco Seismic Preparedness
In recent times, the Bay Area has witnessed several earthquakes, including a notable magnitude 3.7 tremor near Millbrae on October 27th, which raised concerns among local students. This heightened...
Fleet Week: A Tragedy of the Commons
For one week every year, a series of giant ships and submarines parade into the San Francisco Bay, San Francisco’s skies crowd with dozens of zooming jets, and an...
Why individual actions do matter
Check if this argument sounds familiar to you: self-interested, short-term profit-driven billionaires sway global politics and hold all power over what large-scale actions are taken or not taken to...
Eco-Friendly Home Modifications
As of the current state of our climate, it is important to be mindful about our living conditions. That being said, common tasks in our everyday lives can significantly...