When I first stepped foot on the University of Chicago campus a few weeks ago, I had no idea what to expect. The contrasting biting chill of October in the Midwest caught me off-guard,...
Recently, Professor William Nordhaus was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for “integrating climate change into long-run macroeconomic analysis.” Environmental economists today stand on his great shoulders—I certainly do. Yet in the 1990s, he...
When it comes to art supplies, the frontrunner for many artists starts with the paint tube. It’s simple and easy to get—walk into your local art store and choose from one of thousands of...
Despite the cloudy day outside, the atmosphere at the first Latinxs and the Environment summit was bright and energetic. Students, professors, community members, and environmentalists were all engaged in various panels and discussions focusing...
Rounding the bend from the entrance hall into the expanse of the auditorium, the beat grew in volume and resonance. Seemingly crossing through a portal of welcome, I stepped into the auditorium on this...
This past Earth Week, UC Berkeley held its first zero waste carnival for an afternoon of sun, fair games, and zero waste lessons. Hosted by the Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC) and located on...
Any one of my friends can tell you that Earth Day is one of my all-time favorite days of the year. Why? Is it because everyone is on the same environmental frequency as me for...
As kids, most of us grew up knowing what a Happy Meal was, and more importantly grew up knowing how to annoy our parents enough to make them buy one. It not only had...
If you are interested in finding out about sustainability news from around the world, seeing how the UCs are keeping up with their zero waste and carbon neutrality goals, or learning about climate action...
On October 21, 2017, UC Berkeley participated in the 2017 Pac-12 Zero Waste Bowl & GameDay Challenge, where universities from the Pac-12 Conference compete to divert the most waste from landfills during a selected...
