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
Trump, Nuclear Energy, and Indigenous Communities
By Elliot Beamer, US Environmental Policy Student April 4, 2025 The beginning of the Trump administration has come with a flurry of executive action and legal challenges. It’s difficult to keep up with it all.Continue reading
Governing the Gulf Coast: Building Resilience to Coastal Flooding
By Ashton Bailey, US Environmental Policy Student The United States Gulf Coast, spanning 1,680 miles across five states (not considering the thousands of miles of inlets and tidal rivers), is truly one-of-a-kind.[1] From an energyContinue reading
The Connection Between Reproductive Health and Climate Change
April 8th, 2025 Ella Weinstein, US Environmental Policy Student The global human population has been rapidly increasing as modern medicine continues to improve, causing irreparable damage to the environment. Up until 1804, around the timeContinue reading
Policy Support is Required for Renewable Energy Development: Examining the Alta Wind Energy Center
Lola Castorina, US Environmental Policy Student April 16, 2025 In 2023, the United States’ energy sector emitted 4.807 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide.[i] In 2024, earth’s average surface temperature reached a record high, withContinue reading
The Dirtiness of “Green” Products: Policy Implications of Greenwashing
By Sammy Marks, US Environmental Policy Student Imagine walking down the egg aisle at your local grocery store. You are greeted by cartons depicting lush green pastures, happy hens roaming a spacious farm, and buzzwordsContinue reading
U.S. National Parks at a Crossroads: Preservation or Exploitation?
By Anna Keeley The US National Parks are some of the most nationally visited places, covering around 3.4% of the US and bringing incredible amounts of biological diversity and beauty to the country’s landscape.[1]Continue reading