by Hamsavardhini Thirunarayanan In the modern era, as the human population increases exponentially, we must find a way to achieve a method to sustain the human population without destroying the Earth. Currently, over 30 percent of the world’s land area is used …

By Nicole Chan As environmentalists are spreading more awareness to the ailing state of our planet, more people are beginning to realize the impact that humans have on the environment. However, some people spread false claims about the state of our environment …

By Kung-Min Lin *image above:  Pelagite: A manganese nodule found in the deep seafloor – can be used to enhance rolling and forging qualities As technological development approaches its pinnacle, the world’s supply of precious metals such as nickel are running out …

By Annabelle Law According to the senior director of the World Bank, nations across the globe together create 1.3 billion tons of waste annually. America alone generates 250 million tons of trash each year, as individuals contributing 4.4 pounds of waste daily. …

By Christopher Noll The deadliest tsunami! The deadliest reptile! The deadliest plant! Shark Week! As addicted consumers of media, whether scrolling through the endless entertainment of Youtube or Instagram, we humans seem to consistently drawn to watching and understanding Mother Nature’s wrath– …

By Kaitlyn Wang Shoes worn only several times, forgotten dresses hanging in the closet, T-shirts that have barely seen the light of day—too often, clothes are purchased, then set aside and eventually discarded.   According to McKinsey & Company, the number of …

By Jamie Minden Despite their obvious necessity, bees have been dying off quickly.  Recently, a year of pesticide use destroyed 44% of US bee colonies, and 7 species of bees are on the endangered species list.  European countries have even cited a …

By Natasha Yen Around the world, hundreds of millions of animals and plants are sold through wildlife trade. Although most of the trade is legal, a growing portion of it is not. Illegal wildlife trade largely targets already endangered species of animals. …

By Sachi Bajaj It is finally August 2018, which means the final vote of the bill SB 100 will be taken this month. This is a critical time in California right now as this is our state’s most crucial climate bill of …

By Kaitlyn Wang On May 18 in the McAfee Center, Saratoga High School’s Raising Interest in Science and Engineering (RISE) Club hosted the speaker series “Engineering a Greener World.” An opportunity for students and members of the community to learn about the …