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Commonly known for their natural beauty, coral reefs are some of the most environmentally and biologically diverse ecosystems in the world. While they cover less than 1% of earth’s ocean floor, they provide habitat and support for a staggering 25% of all marine life, offering biomes, nurseries, and hunting grounds for over a million species. Their location near beach shores and their rigid structure allow for them to break wave impact and prevent substantial shoreline erosion

Billion Oyster Project's team, 2019 Bold headlines warning about the dangers of rising sea levels flood our inboxes: the threat looms over coastal cities, putting infrastructure, jobs, and, most importantly, lives at risk. For the 40 percent of the U.S. population who live on or near the shoreline, the question of what can be done about sea-level rise is increasingly relevant. And the answer may have a shell and a salty flavor. Oysters have proven to be so much more than just

In 2008, Copenhagen, Denmark was named the world’s first official Bike City by the International Cycling Union. In 2015, it surpassed Amsterdam as the most bicycle-friendly city in the world, according to the Copenhagenize Index, a top ranking index for urban cycling. There are many reasons why the city has earned this title and kept it for over a decade. This article will examine these reasons and dissect their potential for execution in larger, more car-centric American cit

As global temperatures rise into the hot red, support for sustainability in American politics increasingly falls along liberal blue lines. Manufactured doubt has been cast upon climate science through a political and economic lens, causing conservatives to be skeptical of climate change as a serious threat. Because of this, the words “sustainable” and “conservative” appear to be at odds at first glance. However, the majority-conservative Weber State University leans into this

Energy and AI: What It Means For Everyday Americans Every time you ask generative AI to write your email, create an image, or summarize a document, something physical happens. Somewhere– most likely in rural Virginia, Texas, or Iowa– a warehouse the size of several city blocks hums to life. Fans spin. Cooling systems roar. And a small but meaningful quantity of electricity vanishes into the act of answering your question. At the scale the AI industry is now operating, it is

In a world largely united against the continuation of climate change, it is insightful to see how different countries address this common issue. In the United States, we are conditioned to believe that sustainability is a series of premium upgrades: buying a Tesla, installing a Nest thermostat, or sourcing organic cotton. We treat the planet like a problem that can be "solved" with the right purchase. In Spain, however, sustainability often looks like... nothing. It looks lik

This article will examine how a square mile town accomplished innovative sustainability goals, and will address what steps its mayor took that other cities can use as a blueprint to follow in his footsteps. Hoboken, New Jersey, is a square-mile town (or city, depending on who you ask) located along the edge of the Hudson River. This small city made history eight years ago when it elected New Jersey’s first Sikh mayor. Ravi Bhalla, a civil rights lawyer, politician, and New Je

Image credit: Carol M. Highsmith Walking through the grocery store, you're surrounded by promises. Words like "Cage-free," "Natural," "Sustainable," and "Humane," appear across packaging in cheerful fonts next to drawings of animals grazing in never-ending green hills. When trying to make the right choice on which product to purchase, these labels should inform our decisions. The uncomfortable truth is that these claims can be misleading and hide the realities of where our da

In a world dominated by polarized media stories and national stalemates, it’s easy to believe that climate action is always loud, partisan, or absent. Media from all sides suggest a vast and unrelenting divide. But that narrative misses something quiet and powerful. Across the country, from overlooked counties to small conservative towns, a new kind of climate leadership is emerging. A movement founded in simple economics and practical need rather than political ideology. Thi

When it comes to climate change, many of us want to make a difference but feel lost about what we can actually do to help. This is the...

Women Bear the Brunt of Climate Disruption, yet Lead with Solutions Climate change disproportionally impacts women. This inequality...

On a hot summer day when the air feels thick and your clothes are sticky, AC can feel like the only escape from the heat. These...

Approximately 15.3 billion trees are cut down, and about 1.9 billion are planted yearly in the United States alone. While there are...