An edited photo of the Santa Monica Mountains. Photo by Lucian Himes. Photo illustration by Ali Levens Interactives by Zack Born Drought. Heat waves. Wildfires. People who don't experience extreme weather events might view them as abstract and otherworldly. But the lines between abstract threat and immediate danger have repeatedly blurred for Pepperdine University and the … [Read more...] about Forged by Fire: Extreme Weather Events Threaten Malibu
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Infographic: Climate Change 101
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
Work Toward a Sustainable Future
Art by Caitlin RoarkToday's world is a pretty ridiculous one. Too often, the media is saturated with discouraging headlines. Rather than actually catalyzing change, government officials won’t stop arguing about whether climate change is real or not. Whatever one's views on global warming and its severity, it’s impossible to deny that living an economically friendly … [Read more...] about Work Toward a Sustainable Future
Paul Hawken Speaks at Pepperdine Climate Conference
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University Environmentalist, entrepreneur, author and activist Paul Hawken spoke at Pepperdine University recently about his new book on solutions to global warming. The Malibu Library Speaker Series along with Pepperdine University hosted Hawken Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in Elkins Auditorium. Introduced by Associate Professor of Religion … [Read more...] about Paul Hawken Speaks at Pepperdine Climate Conference
Climate Change Threatens Oceans
Photos by Lauren Young Oceans, which cover over 70 percent of the earth, contribute to various ecosystems across the globe by producing over half the earth’s oxygen, providing food for humans and animals, regulating the earth’s temperature and protecting coasts. However, the recent threat of climate change has endangered these oceans by causing extreme weather events, … [Read more...] about Climate Change Threatens Oceans
