By Kemi Diver | US Environmental Policy Student In the last decade, the wood pellet biomass industry has grown globally. Scrap wood and wood waste left over from lumber industries and urban construction and demolitionContinue reading
An Uncertain Future for Nature-Based Solutions
By Abigail Bromberger | US Environmental Policy Student 2/21/25 Natural disasters have become more common, more dangerous, and more deadly, while new infrastructure to deal with these disasters has been unable to keep up; meanwhile,Continue reading
The Future of Environmental Justice Work:
To what extent can the Trump Administration undermine State and Local Efforts? By Emely Arredondo | US Environmental Policy Student In the first 90 days of his second term, President Trump has made his intentionsContinue reading
Concrete Barriers: How Dams Are Destroying the Northwest’s Fish Populations
Thomas Dean | US Environmental Policy Student From a distance, dams can appear as an incredible engineering accomplishment. Humans created these structures to harness nature’s power to generate electricity, irrigate farmland, and regulate water.[1] However,Continue reading
The Future of United States Wildfire Management Policy
By 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 keptContinue reading
Sustainable Sourcing in Catalyzing Environmental Impact Goals
By Almira Bowo Every personal investment you make, whether deciding to buy one brand of canned beans over another, has an environmental impact. Which would you prefer to grab off the shelf, a $0.89 canContinue reading
Climate Change Consequences: The Impact on Real Estate
By Bruno Coppe | US Environmental Policy Student Introduction The American Dream is the idea that anybody from any background can progress through society and achieve success via hard work. A noticeable sign of havingContinue reading
The Orange Tide
Climate change is not a hoax; resist.
Sea Level Rise: How Pressing is the Problem?
JP Ueberroth Sea level rise is one of the most alarming and inevitable consequences of climate change, driven primarily by the thermal expansion of seawater, as well as the melting of glaciers and ice sheetsContinue reading
Forestry Management Techniques and their Benefits for Society
Jackson Tupper | US Environmental Policy Student The Fremont-Winema National Forest plays an essential role in the Oregon community. It’s a destination of wild exploration and recreation, home to the native Klamath tribe and thousandsContinue reading