As the leaves begin to fall, let’s not forget to uplift the importance of Climate Week. Climate change is impacting wildlife across the country in countless ways. For Climate Week, … Read more
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Carbon Management Community Concerns in Louisiana
Carbon management is supported by corporations and the state government in Louisiana for its potential to reduce emissions and support the industrial economy. Yet, despite the potential for Louisiana to … Read more
C2P2 Connects College Students & Locals on River Health
When Daniela Robles—a University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) senior and first-generation student in USCB’s Promise Scholars Program—connected with College and Community Partners Program (C2P2) through an internship in the … Read more
Diversity in Nature, Diversity in Action
The start of the new year is marked by many important celebrations such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January, Black History Month in February, and Women’s History Month … Read more
Broadband: Bridging the Digital Divide
Usually, when people think of infrastructure they think of roads, water systems, sewers, and bridges, rarely, if ever, does the internet come to mind. The Covid-19 pandemic showed us just … Read more
A New Bill Addresses America’s Disproportionate Pollution Problem
Pollution, especially from fossil fuel production, drives climate change, contaminates our air and water, and burdens people and wildlife with long-term health impacts. As a new administration and Congress seek … Read more
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
A Reminder to Continue the Fight For Environmental Equity Racial justice and environmental justice are intrinsically linked, and we will not reach the vision of healthier habitats and communities without … Read more
Committing to Equity in a Time of Crisis
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, we are seeing how inequities play out in our world. The pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on low-income communities of color–the same … Read more
