Milk consumption varies considerably across the world, but in the US, dairy milk consumption is in a decline. Are non-dairy milk alternatives better for both human and planetary health? Or is it all greenwashing?

Cities around the world are under pressure to create plans and initiatives that respond to looming climate risk factors such as extreme heat, floods, and fires. Some are farther ahead than others in their “climate resilience” plans, which is defined as the ability to prepare for and bounce back from climate-related disasters.

The economic provisions from and reliance upon the ocean have been called the “Blue Economy” by economists and researchers. The World Bank defines the Blue Economy as the "sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem."

While there are strict regulations on the use of pesticides within US domestic and international agriculture and trade, adverse effects due to overexposure is an issue in many lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) around the world.

On August 26th, 2022, the State of California has taken steps to ban the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles after 2035, a major step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions overall.

In 2015, the 193 countries in the United Nations (UN) agreed to adopt a coordinated agenda entailing 17 Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) to achieve by 2030.

Plastic products are generally made up of a mixture of chemicals. This makes it more difficult to isolate the base materials that can be recovered and reused. So why is recycling framed as such a simple solution?

Celebrities have been leaving behind a very large carbon footprint with all their private jet trips. The actions of a few have disproportionately affected our environment, and it leaves us to wonder how the general public can carry out sustainable eco-friendly lifestyles. It can be daunting to offset the actions of the top one percent, but we have to start somewhere.

Recycling Styrofoam (also known as Expanded Polystyrene) has not been easy. Oftentimes we find ourselves with packing products piled up in our garage with nowhere to go but the trash can. However, there is a way for you to improve your carbon footprint. It takes a little bit more effort than just tossing your Styrofoam cup into the blue bin, though.

As climate change threatens food systems and economic and racial inequality intensify, more people will be left without adequate access to food. There has never been a more appropriate time for the United States to shift away from approaching hunger with a food security agenda and instead embrace change through the framework of food sovereignty.