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Are you an Environmentalist?
According to the Oxford Dictionary, the definition of an “environmentalist” is “a person who is concerned with or advocates for the protection of the environment.” However, as the environmental...
Water Extraction and Cultural Impacts within the Mt. Shasta Watershed
Far too often do we hear about environmental injustices happening around the world, but this current issue regarding the cultural impacts in Mt. Shasta is happening very close to...
Hunger and Agriculture
To this day one of the biggest issues in developing countries is the continuous rise of hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Most people are under the assumption that with...
Working Remotely: The Future of Sustainability?
Spotify, Amazon, Twitter, Google, Microsoft, Hitachi, Salesforce, Oracle, the list goes on. In recent weeks with the spread of COVID-19, many companies have transitioned to remote work models and...
Economic Solutions to Climate Change: Beneficial Use of the System or Relying on a Broken One?
Climate change is undoubtedly the most pressing environmental issue of our time, which is sure to affect every facet of our lives in the near future. Because of this,...
NAFTA: What’s Good, and What’s Concerning
Trade deals are important in the modern world in order for countries to build economic relationships with each other and continue expanding their economies. The trade deal of particular...
The Environmental Perspective for Production
In the past few decades, sustainability concerns have been a rising topic surrounding firms’ production structures and increasing growth of countries. All concerns can all be followed back to...
Renewable Energy and You
In 2018, the California State Senate passed SB 100, a bill mandating California transition to 100% carbon-free energy sources by 2045, with smaller goals of 50% by 2025 and...
Simple Swaps for College Students
Trying to be more environmentally conscious as a college student might seem a bit overwhelming. When you’re trying to juggle classes, a part time job, and maintaining a social...
The Breakdown of Eco-Labels
Being an environmentally conscious consumer is an important way to lead a sustainable lifestyle. One way that product manufacturers and consumers can verify the ethics and environmental responsibility behind...