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The Colorado River & The Future of Western Water
The Colorado River has recently made national news due to the collective overdraft of the river system by neighboring states. Overuse of the Colorado River is caused by both over-allocation of the water (i.e., states have more water rights than the river can actually yield) and the impacts of anthropogenic climate change. Reductions in Colorado…
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Six Sustainable & Money-Saving Gift Wrapping Ideas
Disclaimer: this blog was originally published by Carolyn Becker on the Goodwill blog. Why spend even more money this season on gift wrapping materials when you can spend less and create a meaningfully memorable experience by sustainably wrapping presents?! By sustainably wrapping your gifts, you’re giving back FOUR times to: Here are five ways to…
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Sustainable Tips for Holiday Travel
During the holidays, many people head home to visit family and friends, which often involves interstate (or even cross-country travel). Whether you are driving across town or flying across the country, Climate Classes has some tips for reducing your carbon footprint when you travel. Consider Taking the Train or Bus. Train and bus travel use…
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Interview with Powerlands Director Ivey-Camille Manybeads Tso
When an Indigenous group faces down a multinational energy corporation, it would be easy for those grassroots resistors to feel alone. The documentary Powerlands illustrates that they’re not. The new film from director Ivey-Camille Manybeads Tso depicts the defiance and solidarity of Indigenous groups—from Colombia to the Philippines to Standing Rock to the Navajo Nation—against…
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Sustainable Halloween Costumes
By: Katherine Christopher Spooky Season is upon us, and the countdown to Halloween has officially begun. Every year, I begin the couples costume discussion with my partner at the beginning of October, only to find that by October 30 neither of us has come up with anything terribly clever to wear at parties or while…
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