Photos courtesy of Christopher Doran The Sustainability minor at Pepperdine incorporates classes across five of Pepperdine’s eight divisions, making it the largest multidisciplinary academic program in the university's history. "The goal of program is to turn out students who can think holistically about sustainability-related challenges around the planet," Christopher … [Read more...] about Sustainability Minor Promotes a Holistic Perspective on Climate Change
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City of Malibu Endorses Declaration of Climate Emergency
Infographic by Anastassia Kostin All but one Malibu City councilmember endorsed the declaration of a climate emergency and requested regional collaboration to restore a safe climate at a Malibu City Council meeting Sept. 9. A declaration of climate emergency is a “resolution passed by a governing body such as a city council, a county board of supervisors, a state … [Read more...] about City of Malibu Endorses Declaration of Climate Emergency
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
The Dirt on Waste: Understanding College Recycling Programs
Image courtesy of Pepperdine University Going green has been a national trend in the wake of climate change, but how environmentally sustainable is Pepperdine? Pepperdine’s recycling program introduced a new system in 2016 after its previous vendor, Crown Disposal, stopped its service in Malibu. Some on campus say the new system is not efficient enough to reach the … [Read more...] about The Dirt on Waste: Understanding College Recycling Programs
Science Trumps Silence
Art by Ally ArmstrongThe world is vast and beautiful. Looking out on the ocean from Pepperdine’s Malibu campus is a view so beautiful it doesn’t seem real. Looking out on the views that Pepperdine’s abroad programs offer, allow students to connect close with God's Creation. Whether it is standing atop a mountain in South America or skiing in the Swiss Alps, … [Read more...] about Science Trumps Silence