Tag archives for conservation
What is an Eco-Village and How Can it Combat Climate Change?
What is an Eco-Village and How Can it Combat Climate Change? There are millions of ways in which one can work to combat climate change. From choosing to compost...
Tariffs on Penguin Island?
On April 2, the Trump administration shocked the world by announcing a sweeping array of tariffs on US trade partners—most surprising of all, on a group of islands mainly...
Understanding Proposition 4: California’s $10 Billion Plan for a Greener Future
In the recent election, California voters were presented with several propositions on the ballot. Among these was Proposition 4, which aimed to “authorize bonds for safe drinking water, wildfire...
New California Environmental Legislation
With the upcoming General Election this November, the 2024 California Legislative Session was recently adjourned with several environmental policies awaiting the Governor’s approval. The California Legislature is a bicameral...
A Synopsis of Restoration Ecology with Professor Callaway
This semester I took a restoration ecology course and had the privilege of visiting several different sites I had never heard of in the Bay Area and wanted to...
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...
Preserving Love: A Blooming Guide to Flower Preservation for Valentine’s Day
The tradition of exchanging flowers on Valentine’s Day carries a rich history, deeply rooted in the language of flowers that emerged during the Victorian era. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu...
The Epic Journey Through Epic CleanTec
The invention of modern plumbing systems revolutionized human civilization. Without some form of plumbing and sewer systems, humans would not have been able to build cities. Without pipe systems...
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...
Mycoremediation: How Fungi Can Repair Our Land
For centuries, mushrooms have been eaten by people due to their richness in flavor and high protein content, but there is so much more to mushrooms than just being...