An estimated 4 million young people turned out – and walked out – internationally last Friday to insist on action to prevent further ravages of climate change.
Tag Archives | environment
Trump fights for dirty air
The Trump administration announced on Sept. 18 that it will revoke California’s waiver that allowed the state to set its own standards for car emissions.
Keep the Endangered Species Act
Sen. Tom Udall, D-New Mexico, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia and Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan introduced a piece of legislation last Tuesday that will essentially undo the Trump administration’s attempts to weaken the Endangered Species Act.
Amazon forest needs help now
As the Amazon rain forest continues to burn, our world leaders have not put forth an earnest effort to remedy the situation.
Bill would expand protection for San Gabriel Mountains
A proposed federal law could expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and provide more areas for hikers, campers and nature enthusiasts.
Mega storm could hit West Coast
Climate change will be the root cause of a rare mega storm called the ARkStorm that scientists say will send more than 1.5 million people on the West Coast fleeing as floodwaters swamp cities and form lakes in the Central Valley and Mojave Desert.
Focused on social justice
Issues of social justice and injustices were brought to light during an evening of senior thesis presentations Wednesday. The Center for Multicultural Services hosted the event in honor of Social Justice Day in the Executive Dining Room.
Poet speaks on ecosystem
Poet, activist and performance artist Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner delivered an important message about climate change to her audience Tuesday, at the Pomona College Museum of Art.
Harsh realities of ocean life revealed
Pomona College Museum of Art hosted an exhibit Feb. 8 focused on the ecological issues that whales and indigenous communities face.
We cannot deny climate change
Not too long ago Donald Trump said that he did not believe in climate change, but instead believes in weather.