Environmental UNity
What on Earth
Our society is hurtling toward globalization. And as we edge nearer to an international community, issues such as the environment will cross borders.
Read More…
Amid adversity, campus plans look promising
CAMPUS AFFAIRS: Crisis management is never easy.
Although it’s easy to get frustrated amid hazy situations, know that, at the very least, the campus community is putting its best foot forward.
Read More…
Homecoming events to boost your love for UC Berkeley
Homecoming weekend is here, and we want to make sure you are prepared to experience some of the very best that UC Berkeley has to offer.
Read More…
Global climate strike
Strikers from all backgrounds voiced their demands for immediate action to address climate change.
Time’s ticking on climate change
UC ISSUES: Students understand the need for immediate action on climate change — does the UC system?
The UC alone can’t solve climate change, but it’s a major stakeholder in the state’s future, which means prioritizing environmental protection.
Read More…
One more bite: A short story
The note must have been an act of self-preservation — the writer wanted to keep the ‘poison’ all to themself and thus scribbled a little white lie.
Read More…
People must stop supporting products that aren’t cruelty-free
Our planet is deteriorating, and the U.S. government should better regulate products that test on animals for environmental and health reasons. Individuals should educate themselves on the major consequences that their animal-tested products cause and should choose not to support these companies. Higher regulations and refusal to support products that are not cruelty-free will greatly impact the overall quality of our health and environment.
Read More…
Older generations must support youth climate action
We will inherit a planet that is crumbling, has unsustainable infrastructure and is reliant on fossil fuels, yet we have driven and will continue to drive the climate conversation from a political standstill toward concrete change and environmental betterment.
Read More…
Better regulation of chemicals in the food industry is a necessity
There are not enough policies in place to regulate the use and impacts of pesticides in the U.S. The food system instead privatizes risk. This places an unwarranted and unfair burden on consumers, who may not even know about the risks at hand.
Read More…
UC Berkeley needs to work towards zero waste by 2020
In order for UC Berkeley to reach our zero waste by 2020 goals, these are the bold next steps our students and administration must also adopt. In fact, as an institution of higher learning and the No. 1 public university in the world, we should now go even further in leading the way to eliminating the use of single-use disposable plastics and other landfill items on campus.
Read More…
