A Reflection on the Galapagos: Ecological Management of an Ecological Marvel
In January of this year, I was able to join the USFCA biology department on a study abroad trip to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. While the trip was...
A Comprehensive Guide to Kombucha Brewing and Drinking
Introduction If you have ever stepped foot in a Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, or other health food store, you may be familiar with a drink called kombucha. Kombucha started...
A Look Inside Shein’s Factories
A search of “shein haul” on YouTube results in thousands of videos titled in all caps: “HUGE SHEIN TRY-ON HAUL” or “$700 SHEIN HAUL.” These videos depict women trying...
War and the Environment: A Scorched Earth
It is commonly thought that war creates winners and losers. Either one emerges from the battlefield victorious and heroic or is left defeated, wounded, or dead. The nature of...
Sustainable Holiday Recipes, Volume II
Don’t know what to cook for the holidays? Many times people tend to stress out over what to make for the holidays as traditional dishes seem to be tedious...
An Environmental Defense of Real Christmas Trees
Christmas is a holiday that involves traditions and rituals: gift giving, baking cookies, watching movies, caroling, and many others. Many would agree that an indispensable component to the Christmas...
Sustainability Wrapped
January Governor Newsom unveils a budget proposal allocating $22 billion to climate based projects, including transitioning to electric, energy efficiency, climate change prevention, and equitable distribution of aid. ...
The Importance of Local Organic Produce
Shopping locally for organic produce is much more important than what many may think. Not only is it better for your health, but it’s better for soil health, local...
Is California’s High Speed Rail Bound for Failure?
There’s truly no place like home for the holidays, and if you’re anything like me, you’re dying for a way to travel home for winter without having to take...
Sustainable Gifting Guide
The holiday season is here! Whether you are looking for gifts for family and friends or you wish to treat yourself to a holiday gift, here are some tips...