Cutting trees causes landslides and flooding, and takes away homes from wildlife. Here at California Student Sustainability Coalition (CSSC), we are dedicated to advancing sustainability at our community and educational institutions. But how does our mission manifest itself in practice, and, at a level tangible to students? What factors make for a successful […]
Colleges and universities are anything but islands unto themselves. Examples abound of higher educational institutions collaborating with their local governments to advance the cause of sustainability. The City of San Francisco has garnered world fame for its sustainability practices, and so I asked myself, “Do colleges also live up to […]
Berkeley, CA- Coal is a polluting fossil fuel. Data in a new report authored by California Student Sustainability Coalition (CSSC) alumni Sarah Siedschlag reveals that the University of California (UC) Regents have about $234 million dollars worth of investments in the “Filthy 15” largest coal companies. The report, Reducing California Higher Education’s Support […]