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Shocking Revelation: TSA Agents Selling Blood to Make Ends Meet – A Look at the Struggles Behind the Scenes

Shocking Revelation: TSA Agents Selling Blood to Make Ends Meet – A Look at the Struggles Behind the Scenes

Getting through a major American airport these days feels chaotic. It’s like navigating a crisis in a far-off country. Our ... Read more

Boykoff: Rising Gas Prices Again—Discover How We Can Embrace Sustainable Solutions!

Boykoff: Rising Gas Prices Again—Discover How We Can Embrace Sustainable Solutions!

Have you noticed how gas prices are skyrocketing? This is not just about our wallets; it’s a reminder of how ... Read more

Unlocking the Power of Plant Protein: Your Guide to the New Food Pyramid and Healthier Living

Unlocking the Power of Plant Protein: Your Guide to the New Food Pyramid and Healthier Living

I find the new food pyramid confusing. Honestly, the old one was tricky too. It’s great that the government is ... Read more

Mayor’s Message: Celebrating a Year of Progress, Community Growth, and Civic Wellness in Watsonville

Mayor’s Message: Celebrating a Year of Progress, Community Growth, and Civic Wellness in Watsonville

On December 9, I had the honor of being sworn in as mayor of Watsonville. As I stood before local ... Read more

Boykoff: As Global Collaboration on Climate Grows, Why is the US Standing Apart?

Boykoff: As Global Collaboration on Climate Grows, Why is the US Standing Apart?

Last week marked the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, bustling with events for Climate Week in New ... Read more

Environmental Groups Warn: Is Newsom’s Climate Warrior Image Crumbling?

Environmental Groups Warn: Is Newsom’s Climate Warrior Image Crumbling?

Gavin Newsom recently visited New York to position himself as the climate policy alternative to Donald Trump. At the United ... Read more

Empower Your Impact: Join Boykoff in Driving Positive Environmental Change

Empower Your Impact: Join Boykoff in Driving Positive Environmental Change

We’re now a month into the school year at CU Boulder and in local schools. As the days get shorter ... Read more

Boykoff’s Take: Unpacking the Myths Behind Rescinding, Repealing, and Repelling Climate Change Truths

Boykoff’s Take: Unpacking the Myths Behind Rescinding, Repealing, and Repelling Climate Change Truths

In a bold move, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans to roll back a significant 2009 ... Read more

Why the U.S. is Viewed as a Pariah in Global Climate Cooperation: Insights from Boykoff

Why the U.S. is Viewed as a Pariah in Global Climate Cooperation: Insights from Boykoff

On Wednesday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague made a significant ruling. They stated that countries must ... Read more