by Finley Harckham Jr. With the presidential election campaign in full swing, Americans are reminded once again that the results in just a few states will ultimately determine which candidate will hold the highest office in the United States. For those readers looking to either win over hearts and minds or “fire up” environmentally conscious

by Neil Auwarter “If you can’t lend a hand, then get out of the way.” –Bob Dylan In March 2023, Sonoma County, CA, enacted an ordinance prohibiting new gas stations in the county’s unincorporated areas. “Gas stations can be toxic sites . . . and we need to shift away from fossil fuels if we’re

by Lauren Dixon After living through a tornado in March of 2023, it became clear to me that people are not treated equally when it comes to the resources and support available after experiencing a natural disaster. While the relationship between tornadoes and climate change may not be entirely clear, we do know that a

by Neil Auwarter “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.”  – Greek Proverb But imagine if the reverse was true. Imagine that many of your elders not only failed to plant trees, but  actively cut down existing forests.  And imagine those elders seemed intent to smash,

by Lauren Dixon Hyperconsumerism is the excessive and relentless consumption of products and services beyond our basic needs. This phenomenon is driven by various factors, such as social pressure, a desire for status and identity, the urge to keep up with the latest trends, and the belief that material possessions bring happiness and fulfillment. The

by Haley Morrison It’s time for the United States, the largest historical contributor to global climate change, to take a leading role in climate action and accountability, especially by reducing its use of natural resources. According to the World Bank the U.S. made up only about 4% of the global population as of 2020.1 When we