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A New Solution to California's Drought
By Asha Kannan California is still in a drought, but what can we do on an individual level to conserve water? In America, nearly 40...
The Biophilia Effect
Jul 21, 20213 min read
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Atmospheric Rivers: The Basics
By Asha Kannan Though California’s rainy season is over, our winter rain was generated not just by the average storm, but rather through...
The Biophilia Effect
Jun 25, 20212 min read
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June 17th: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
By Talia Chen In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17 the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. In honor...
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Jun 15, 20212 min read
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Ocean Pollution Is Cruel, Not Cool: The Impacts of COVID-19 On Marine Life
By Asha Kannan I see a flash of silver in the distance and propel myself through the water. My stomach is rumbling. Now that I’m no...
The Biophilia Effect
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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So proud of the cuttlefish
By Talia Chen I don’t know if you’ve heard, but some cuttlefish recently passed a cognitive test meant for little kids *applause* and I’m...
The Biophilia Effect
Mar 22, 20215 min read
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Intersectionality in Environmentalism
By Keetra Bippus Intersectionality is a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw (pictured below) in her 1989 essay “Demarginalizing the...
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Feb 27, 20212 min read
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Why Life on Earth and Biodiversity Go Hand in Hand
By Keetra Bippus Scientists estimate that there are around 8.7 million species of plants and animals on Earth, but that only about 1.2...
The Biophilia Effect
Feb 22, 20211 min read
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5 Animals That Are No Longer Endangered
By Keetra Bippus The Endangered Species list was created in 1977 in an effort to protect animals whose populations were negatively...
The Biophilia Effect
Feb 8, 20211 min read
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Reviewing the Paris Climate Agreement
by Talia Chen “Acknowledging that climate change is a common concern of humankind, Parties should, when taking action to address climate...
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Feb 8, 20214 min read
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The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Is Saved, For Now
By Keetra Bippus January 20th, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order that temporarily halts gas and oil leasing activities in...
The Biophilia Effect
Jan 27, 20211 min read
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Climate and Crop Tops: the Fast Fashion Industry’s Impact on the Environment
By Keetra Bippus H&M, Zara, Forever 21, Topshop. Each of these stores offers tons of trendy clothes at affordable prices and it seems...
The Biophilia Effect
Jan 25, 20212 min read
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The Specifics of Sustainable Seafood
By Talia Chen Seafood is a much more eco-friendly source of protein in comparison to meats like beef. The seafood industry is estimated...
The Biophilia Effect
Jan 25, 20216 min read
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