An introduction to climate change concepts for readers, the infographic defines what anthropogenic climate change is and how it impacts the Earth and its inhabitants. Infographic by Ali Levens _________________________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic Contact Ali Levens via Instagram (@journ.ali.sm) or by email: ali.levens@pepperdine.edu … [Read more...] about Infographic: Climate Change 101
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Climate Change: Letter from the Editor
Photo by Emily Shaw There should not have been a historic blizzard the weekend of my 16th birthday. Blizzards are common during winter in my small corner of western Kansas — but never at the end of April. As cows wandered the highway due to high drifts against fences, the snow melted away into the next 80-degree weekend. I then had a stark revelation: this was climate … [Read more...] about Climate Change: Letter from the Editor
Opinion: Environmental Justice Must be Part of the Fight for Racial Equity
Art by Autumn Hardwick For many, the sight of mud-colored water coming from a household sink is an image that will never be forgotten. The Flint, Mich. Water Crisis began in 2014 and contaminated the predominantly Black city’s water with lead and bacteria. Despite numerous complaints, the city took years to fully address the problem, endangering the communities' mostly … [Read more...] about Opinion: Environmental Justice Must be Part of the Fight for Racial Equity