Sydney Tomlak | US Environmental Policy Student The average American discards four pounds of waste per day[1]. Waste is defined as an unwanted or unuseful material, substance, or by-product[2]. As a society, we generate lotsContinue reading
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The Future of United States Wildfire Management Policy
Charlotte Curlin | US Environmental Policy Student In Southern California, wildfires raged uncontrollably for the first few months of 2025. Entire neighborhoods were wiped out, and dozens of lives were taken; those who kept theirContinue reading
The USDA vs. Saltwater Intrusion: The Need for Government Aid Against the Climate Crisis in Coastal Communities
Chibuike Okafor | US Environmental Policy Student The North Carolina coastline is home to various well-known and highly visited beaches and coastal towns. Seasonal tourism is one of the primary industries in these communities whichContinue reading
PFAS: Is there reason for hope?
Josh Goozman | US Environmental Policy Student Whether it is in your clothes, drinking water, food packaging, or shampoo, chances are you have come into contact with PFAS in your life. In fact, 99% ofContinue reading
We Need a Nuclear Bridge to Our Energy Future
Jack Fresina | US Environmental Policy Student “You can’t be pro-environment without being pro-nuclear.” A few years ago, I came across this quote in a comment section under a TikTok promoting the wonder of nuclearContinue reading
A Thirst for Justice: The Navajo’s Fight for Water Rights in the American Southwest
Alaska Fairbanks | US Environmental Policy Student Donna Yellowhorse, a professional Navajo weaver in her sixties, grapples with worsening mobility issues on her daily five-mile drive to collect water, traversing a steep dirt road–on muddyContinue reading
The Path to a Cleaner Future
Colin Kick | US Environmental Policy Student The world is at a turning point—climate change, driven by fossil fuel emissions, and the looming depletion of these non-renewable resources are pushing humanity toward a profound shift:Continue reading
Not Just a Pretty Problem: How Coral Bleaching is an Economic Crisis
Niki Chronis | US Environmental Policy Student The United States’ Coral reefs, with their vibrant colors, complex shapes, and thriving ecosystems, are one of nature’s most remarkable phenomena. Our reefs, primarily located in Florida, Hawaii,Continue reading
Supporting Energy Innovation through a New Carbon Deal
Julia Bernarde | US Environmental Policy Student In my sophomore year of high school, I became deeply involved in climate advocacy, driven by my proximity to Biscayne Bay and my concern for the surroundingContinue reading
Los Angeles v. Fire: Developing Fire-Resilient Communities
By: Annie Cushman, US Environmental Policy Student Though beneficial to Southern California by aiding in seed dispersal and maintaining a healthy environment, the recent events of the Los Angeles Wildfires represent an unprecedented environmental disasterContinue reading