Wetland Wonders
Jemma Paradise
The Pandemic Is Not the Cure for Our Environmental Ills
While many lockdowns have now ended, the transitions schools and workplaces have undergone to allow for remote learning and working have led to a decrease in daily commuting. This major shift is one of the primary reasons behind the belief that COVID-19 is allowing nature to recover from the detrimental impact of human activity. However, this cannot be further from the truth.
What Joe Biden's Win Means for Climate Change
In the perpetual game of red versus blue, the 2020 elections have been filled with stress and anxiety given the divided nature of the United States. The announcement of President-Elect Joe Biden has brought a temporary sigh of relief for the future of American democracy as well as the environment. For many of our generation, Biden's climate change agenda provides a sense of simultaneous fear and hope.
Reflections on the Thanksgiving Myth: Indigenous Activists and the Call for Food Sovereignty
For many Americans, the Thanksgiving experience is one deeply ingrained in family dinners, children’s books, and elementary school plays, where miniature versions of Pilgrims and Indians depict a respectful encounter and shared meal. The narrative usually ends there, the supporting cast of friendly Indians to exit stage left while the Pilgrims show off newfound agricultural skills and resilience in a new land. To say this narrative leaves out important details is an understatement.
Dim the Lights and Take the Energy DeCal!
As we continue to deplete our resources—and pollute our air and water in the process—the challenge to satisfy our energy needs continues to mount. How will our generation respond? The Energy and Sustainability Decal (ENERES 98), which will be offered in Spring 2021, aims to provide students with the tools to analyze alternative paths to a sustainable future as well as introduce a broad range of perspectives in the energy field.
The Land We Live On: History and Perspectives of East Bay Natural Areas
If you ask Berkeley students where they like to hike, chances are that someone will mention the Berkeley Fire Trails or Tilden Regional Park. These areas are prominent fixtures in Berkeley student life as hotspots for hikers, runners, nature-lovers, and overworked students alike, but there is much more to them than meets the eye. There is history behind Berkeley’s natural spaces - and all of California - that is valuable and important to be conscious of when considering their resilience in the face of forces such as global warming and the climate crisis which already impact our daily lives.
