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
Waste: How can we make it disappear?
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
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