As COP17 approaches, the global fight to protect biodiversity raises a difficult question: who gets to decide which species are worth saving?
Driven by deforestation, agricultural expansion, and climate change, wildfires are destroying habitats and threatening species such as orangutans, Sumatran tigers, and elephants, as researchers and conservation organizations work to...
Located off the coast of Santa Barbara are the famous Channel Islands National Park. Known for their wildlife, coastal views, and unique ecosystems, the islands are a very special...
I’ve always loved sunflowers. I collect sunflower stickers, notebooks, paintings, bags and everything in between. This year, I finally got the chance to see a sunflower field in full...
Heat waves, wildfires, pollution and sudden temperature changes are already affecting air quality and can worsen respiratory problems, according to experts.
Climate change is no longer only a question of preventing what might happen. As extreme heat, floods, wildfires and rising seas become increasingly difficult to ignore, the world is...
Everyday we make new technological and scientific discoveries and advancements. But what about the growing concern about our climate rapidly diminishing and affecting our ecosystem?
I write about my experince walking on a trail and picking up litter. I reflect and ponder about just how special it is to have nature in your life.
Recounting what my friends and I did when we visited Joshua Tree National Park over spring break.
With the weather getting warmer and the spring semester coming to a close, everyone is getting excited for summer.  However, if you are like me, you may struggle with romanticizing the long, slow days when you...