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Why I Canvass
I am 22 and I have my dream job. In college I majored in environmental studies and focused on environmental justice. And unless I could get paid for activism and volunteer work, I really didn’t see myself getting paid for something I loved doing.
I attended an annual social justice conference
The Ban From China That is Ending Recycling As We Know It
Worldwide awareness of the harm from plastic pollution has reached an all-time high. Plastics are present in our drinking water (tap and bottled), air, food, rivers, creeks, coastlines, and oceans. This material never goes away. Unfortunately, many still believe that recycling alone will solve
Reflections on My National Communications Internship
This internship has left me with a greater appreciation for the field of communications. It’s been rewarding to learn how to write in all different styles and for different readers, too. I know that this experience will help me to be a more successful communicator in the science field.
Limit oil production. Protect California’s water.
California’s efforts to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions have earned it a reputation as a climate leader. Most of the state’s actions, however, have focused on the “demand-side” of carbon emissions: reducing energy consumption, increasing efficiency, using cleaner fuels and energy sources, and reducing vehicle miles traveled. However, as the country’s 5 th largest oil producer (recently falling from 3 rd), the state has never done enough to keep polluting fossil fuels from being produced in the first place.
Measuring Our Impact on Reducing Street Litter in Alameda, California
Greenpeace Recommends ReThink Disposable To"Reduce Your Plastic Footprint"
Greenpeace's new "Sea of Distress" report compares food service companies on "whether they are helping or harming the oceans and workers," and tips a big ol' hat to Clean Water Action's ReThink Disposable program as a way for businesses to take action, save money and help the environment at the same
