by Lara Aydin | Jun 12, 2026 | Climate Conversation, Featured, Research & Studies, Student Dispatch
The work is intended for an audience interested in policy, sustainability, and environmental change, including educators, universities, students of all ages, and those engaged in discussions around climate and agriculture.This piece outlines the inspiration and...
by Ethan Maday | Sep 5, 2025 | Featured, In My Town, Student Dispatch
This dedicated team of volunteers in Santa Barbara responds to disasters. And in between, they take on year-round projects, restoring parts of the community each week. It was January 9, 2018 when the high-pressure storm system of the season hit Montecito, California....
by Aoife Beswick | Nov 13, 2023 | Featured, Ideas & Inspiration
A visiting Ugandan climate speaker at my school was not only inspiring. She was also totally relatable. In late September, the Winsor School was lucky enough to have Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate as a guest speaker during one of our assemblies. Vanessa is a...
by Dorje Dixey | Aug 22, 2023 | Featured, Ideas & Inspiration
A conversation with the owner, Gwenn Snider, about responsible hotels, renewable energy, and a surprising lesson from the Mutiny on the Bounty. Evidence of businesses shifting their practices toward sustainability can be seen all over. Restaurants are eliminating...
by Dorje Dixey | Aug 1, 2023 | Featured, Ideas & Inspiration
This luxury hotel chain knows guests want both comfort and environmental responsibility. They delivered by cutting food waste, sourcing farm-grown foods, and using local artisans and vendors. Evidence of businesses shifting their practices toward sustainability can be...
