Welcome to the EcoNews Bulletin— a bimonthly newsletter published by our Pomona EcoReps. This newsletter is a way to help people integrate sustainability into their daily lives through information (relevant articles) and action (recipes, DIY's, art submissions, and tips). For more information (or to submit an article), email EcoReps@Pomona.edu or follow the EcoReps on Instagram.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Food waste is a major issue, especially in the United States. The average American wastes more food on a daily basis than you think.
Friday, February 19, 2021
The last large coal plant in New England remains open more than a year after climate activists began pressuring for its closure. Why? And why has coal, the "dirtiest" of all fossil fuels, retained so much political clout in the US?
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Now that Joe Biden has entered office as President, what exactly does that mean for the future of climate change policy for the United States?
Thursday, February 18, 2021
In light of the (semi) recent election, the ways that bipartisan politics in the United States affect climate issues have become embarrassingly clear.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Taking a deep look into the history of the carbon footprint reveals the politics of sustainability. How should we go about dealing with the tensions?
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
For this newsletter I (Sara) made a black bean and sweet potato chili - a great comfort food and easy to make with the busyness of the new semester.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, I (Maria) have begun to observe a shift in the way I look at food. Around the world, people have begun to do the same. Read more to find out and share your experience as well!