Current Happenings

Art by Lila Cohen
Politics

Donald Trump’s 2025 Presidency: What It Could Mean for America’s Environmental Future

Donald Trump’s second term as president will bring far-reaching implications for jobs, the economy, public health, and global climate leadership.

Erin Curtis

Art by Leah Martinez
Sustainability

Where does our waste go?

From landfills to the booming Compost industry.

Damian Hixson

Art by Lauren Kim
Sustainability

Tomato, Perspective, Traces

An exploration of the tension between humanity’s power to destroy nature and nature’s ability to remind us of our fragility.

Lauren Kim

Photo Essays

Latest Features

Art by Jasmine Sizer
Local

The Superfund site that ties UC Berkeley to Toxic Waste Contamination

Richmond’s infamous Zeneca site has potential to wreak havoc on the health of its residents— and as ocean levels rise, so does the risk. 

Yashal Sarfaraz

Photo by Kristi Ko
Local

Fighting Food Deserts: Launch of Oakland’s 2045 General Plan Update Phase Two

Residents remain concerned that the city’s promise to fight food deserts is not materializing into visible change.

Lili Euzet

Art by Tori Lopez
Local

Eating More Seafood Could Solve one of California's Biggest Problems

With an army of scientists and professionals to develop mitigation solutions, California is waging a war against some unwanted guests.

Nitya Narasimhan

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ADVOCACY

Berkeley Students Develop New Environmental Justice Curriculum

By Jane Doe
INVESTIGATIVE SPOTLIGHT

Environmental science majors at Berkeley

A story of resilience, roots, and respect.

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