What a year for climate action! Some big stuff went down in 2015, and it was an inspiring time for voices speaking out against climate injustice. Here’s our rundown of the most significant environmental happenings from this past year. Apologies in advance for the United States goggles, your fav is problematic. (We’re your fav right?)… Read more »
Green is the new Orange. Here’s the first post in our countdown to raging like environmentalists this Halloween. Halloween is a beautiful holiday where you can express the strangest aspects of your personality and be celebrated. A holiday where you can dress as sexy as you want and still get severely slut shamed (a… Read more »
In a span of one week, governor Jerry Brown has banned two troublesome things: charging people for walking or biking on Bay Area bridges, ever, & microbeads. Banning Bay Area Bridge Tolls About a year ago, the Golden Gate Bridge District commissioned a study to see what would happen if we charged pedestrians and… Read more »
If you have ever forayed into the study of environmental sustainability, you know there is a good deal of contention over whether technology-based solutions are a viable option for making change on the scale we’d need to “save the planet” (or whatever). And if you’ve ever tried shopping for a shower timer to help hold… Read more »
California is still in a drought – that hasn’t stopped being true. And it is affecting you. In the wake of some devastating wildfires in California, it’s more worrisome than ever that this drought is just deepening. This video outlines where California’s water is going, and why actions like eating less meat, taking shorter showers,… Read more »
**SPOILERS** (Why haven’t you watched this movie yet) Whether you’re Mel Gibson or Kevin Costner, it’s rough out there for a post-apocalyptic cowboy. And you know that little twinge of fear you feel, that tiny voice that says, ‘wow, Fury Road kind of reminds me of the I-5 in August?’ That’s not coming from nowhere…. Read more »
Independence Day, terrify your dogs with loud explosions day, July Fourth, old dead white men day — however you choose to acknowledge the anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, it’s a dangerous roman-candle littered obstacle course for anyone trying to live sustainably. We can help! Food – what to eat, what… Read more »
Welcome to the very first installment of “Vegan Treats,” in which I completely avoid explaining why I chose to be vegan and how it’s the biggest environmental issue of our time, and instead give you a couple movie recommendations* so that I can focus on QUEER PRIDE WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO Before SCOTUS had made their ruling, I… Read more »
This past week I visited the Pacific Worlds Exhibit at the Oakland Museum of California! If you’re local, definitely check it out. It runs into January of 2016 and it’s as cool as the BART ads make it look. Remember that environmental issues are social issues #motherearth #motherocean A photo posted by Jessi… Read more »
