Global Environment

By Annabelle Law Washing cars in your front yard seems simple and cheap, but there are many consequences. Car washes mainly consists of two components: soap and water. According to the Environmental Services Department of the City of Sunnyvale, water runoff from …

By Natasha Yen The issue with climate change is not new. We, as a human race, have been facing this issue for so many years – far too long. Yet, we cannot seem to change our ways in order to protect our …

By Kaitlyn Wang Bea Johnson, founder of the Zero Waste lifestyle movement, owns 100 glass jars that she uses instead of plastic containers or bags. They hold anything from flour to dried fruit, from cosmetics to a year’s worth of waste. At …

By Nicole Chan In the November midterm election, several new laws would be voted on by the general public. Many of these pertain to our daily lives and may have a huge impact on our lives and the environment. An example of …

By Jamie Minden We simply cannot afford to ignore the facts.  Ocean levels are rising as sea ice melts. Droughts are triggering massive fires, warm oceans are prompting record breaking storms, and there are real life consequences.  This is not theoretical anymore. …

By Natasha Yen   Upcycling: The process of using discarded objects to create something useful and of greater value.   Popular upcycling ideas that may come to mind include plastic bottle planters, rubber tire seats, and tote bags made from old jeans. …

By Jamie Minden The entire ecosystem is affected by our decisions from every aspect of life, but we have a bit more control over our footprint in the cleaning department.  I know no one likes cleaning, but you have to admit- it …

By Kung-Min Lin Technology is often correlated with the corrosion of natural ecosystems. There is a common misconception that the development of technology is proportional or even exponentially related to environmental issues such as global warming and climate change. While the materials necessary …

By Nicole Chan What is overfishing? Overfishing is defined as when more fish are caught than the ones that the population naturally replenishes. Although some may believe that this will only benefit the economy as it brings more profit, overfishing actually has …

By Christopher Noll Linoleum floorboards to trudge through, tiny white cubicles to squeeze into, and water dispensers to drink from and discuss at are the latest gossip ares in the stereotypical modern American office. However, little time, effort, and policies have been …