Tag archives for environmental impact
The Environmental Impact of “Superfoods”
“Superfoods” is a term coined by the United Fruit Company to market bananas in the early 1900s and does not have a scientific definition (UC Davis). In the twenty-first...
Food Waste and the Food Recovery Network
Food waste is a growing global issue with large environmental, economic, and social consequences. It occurs when good quality food is lost, uneaten, or thrown away at any point...
The Hidden Danger of Microplastics
The presence of microplastics–and the danger they pose–is not a widely popular topic compared to climate change, but it does not make the issue any less significant. With microplastics...
Rewriting Nature: The Environmental Impacts of CRISPR/Cas9
CRISPR/Cas9 is a new technological advancement that has turned decades of “what ifs” into possible avenues of science. In 2020, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna were awarded the Nobel...
Shifting Power: The Supreme Court’s Decision in San Francisco v. EPA
The Supreme Court’s recent decision marks a pivotal moment in environmental law, potentially reshaping the balance of power between federal agencies and Congress, while setting new limits on the...
Global Change From Your Backyard
How far did your last meal travel before it reached your plate? How many places did the food stop from the time between production to consumption? The current food...
The Oakland Airport Expansion Project: Here’s What You Should Know
The Oakland Airport Expansion Project: Here’s What You Should Know So, what is this project? The OAK Terminal Modernization and Development Project aims to “modernize and rebuild existing terminal...
The Environmental Impact of Data Centers and Artificial Intelligence
Casual social media scrolling, internet browsing, and streaming music are some of university students’ favorite pastimes, but not many people realize that their relaxation has consequences for the planet....
An “Unprecedented” Moment: Community Resources for Social and Environmental Action
First and foremost, I want to make clear that the views expressed in this piece are my own. Given recent events with the Trump administration and the feelings expressed...
“What does sustainability mean to you?”
I remember hearing about the term ‘Climate Change’ from my Dad when he would watch the news. I never really paid much attention to it then because I thought...