The Interconnectedness of Language, Culture, and Environmental Knowledge
Speaking the Language of Sustainability When I first began studying sustainability, I thought mostly about science: research, carbon footprints, renewable energy, conservation, environmental policy, etc. But after briefly living in...
Titanic Rebrand: same look, new name, and costar “Iceberg” now disappeared?
Since the ocean liner’s tragic sinking in 1912, the Titanic’s bigger and (literal) hotter “cruise” ship cousins have made their debut over the past several decades. Many people use...
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025: How Metal-Organic Frameworks Revolutionize Sustainability
Each October, Nobel Prize laureates are announced to the world, sharing the exceptional innovations and creations of thinkers from around the globe. The Nobel Prize is a prestigious distinction...
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...
Sustainable Seafood in San Francisco
October is National Seafood Month: Here’s How to Celebrate in San Francisco Why San Francisco? October is National Seafood Month, a time to take a closer look at how...
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...
Tour of Cole Valley Local and Sustainable Shops
To me, there is a strong relation between being sustainable and creating interactions in our local community. Without community, no notions towards sustainability can be made. I have...
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...