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Editorials

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

It’s time US went on offensive in confronting climate change

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Catastrophe in Texas last week, California last fall show just how unprepared U.S. is to mitigate, overcome imminent crises

Illustration of a young adult caught between a burning wildfire and a powerful snowstorm
Jericho Tang/Staff

Inaction — both in addressing root causes of climate change and preparing to deal with its effects — is not just irresponsible; it endangers human life.
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Retrospective Issue 2020

Thursday, December 10, 2020
Illustration of Donald Trump and Joe Biden back to back, with speech bubbles representing different climate policies

Climate change in the age of Joe Biden with Daniel Kammen

In a rare silver lining, the environment seemed to benefit from the onset of lockdowns across the globe. March brought viral news stories about venetian canals clearing, animals reclaiming boulevards and nature bouncing back. “People were certainly intrigued and amused, and you could see mountains from New Delhi and from
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Op-Eds

Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Illustration of a pendulum swinging in front of a glacial scene, with trees burning in the distance.

The political pendulum of US climate policy

Unreliability has made the U.S. lose credibility in the eyes of the world, particularly given the urgency with which climate change must be addressed.
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Op-Eds

Friday, November 20, 2020

What the Bay Area can do to stop the climate crisis

One of the simplest steps cities can take is to ban natural gas hookups in new buildings. 
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Op-Eds

Friday, November 20, 2020

Green theology provides valuable framework for climate action, justice

Sustainable practices — from making church structures more efficient to providing Black communities access to renewable energy — strengthen our communities.
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Film & Television

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Greta

‘I Am Greta’ is grim visual epitome of climate change crisis

The film focuses on Thunberg’s journey, but really, it is more of a spread of awareness — a call to action, a declaration to care about the planet’s health.
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Op-Eds

Friday, November 13, 2020

Biden-Harris victory can bring social justice into battle for a livable climate

The climate emergency will require a mix of decisive and inclusive action, and the Biden-Harris administration has already shown it is up for the challenge.
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California General Elections 2020

Monday, November 2, 2020
Photo of 2020 California Wildfires

Climate change: Recalibrating our 2020 political agenda

COVID-19 has sparked a global crisis that has shocked the world, causing a tragic number of deaths and economic hardship for many. The same can be said about climate change, and if no concrete, scientifically driven policies are implemented, the complications will become more severe. It can be hard to
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California General Elections 2020

Monday, November 2, 2020
Infographic depicting the United States sized proportional to each state's population represented per electoral vote

All votes are equal, but some votes are more equal than others

Tucked away in the Bighorn Basin, hidden beneath the shadows of the state’s northern foothills, lies the town of Ten Sleep, Wyoming. Although located along a highway, the town is home to just a handful of houses, a few churches and a brewery. A large part of the population —
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Film & Television, Mill Valley Film Festival 2020

Friday, October 16, 2020
Photo from the documentary, "Weed & Wine"

‘Weed & Wine’ examines cultivation industry, family dynamics in intimate documentary

Climate change and the cultural obstacles in adjusting to the legal marijuana marketplace are primary motifs throughout the film, but it is difficult to pinpoint a central message.
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