Grace Clark On November 13th, the US Federal Government reopened after a forty-three day shutdown. This record-breaking shutdown shows that Trump’s 2026 federal budget request is one of the most historically controversial, and for good reason. The budget plans to cut millions in spending aimed at studying, preserving, and restoring the unique and invaluable environment America is blessed with. Fortunately, by getting informed and speaking your mind, you can do your small part

Grace Clark The holidays have snuck up on us once again! In the rush of gift buying and guestroom prepping it’s easy to fall behind on our favorite holiday traditions, including giving back. Luckily, our December Donation Guides  are the perfect place to support a cause you believe in- like a gift catalogue, but for environmental activism! Marine Science and Education Seaside is involved in a wide variety of marine science and education efforts, including: Coastal Cleanups-  

Grace Clark Look, there’s no reason to pretend: you’re busy, and thinking about the environment is stressful. The climate emergency is the last thing you want to be thinking about while trying to enjoy the holiday season. But it doesn't have to be all scary! This season would be incomplete without celebrating the passionate people working to preserve our natural world, or without supporting this work in turn. Seaside Sustainability believes that this year, an investment in en

Emma Wang Introduction Walk through any major city on a summer afternoon, and the temperature feels unmistakably higher than the climate in towns and forests just outside the borders. This isn’t your imagination; it’s the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, a growing environmental and public-health challenge. As climate change accelerates and cities densify, understanding this phenomenon has never been more urgent. So what drives these extreme temperatures, who is most at risk, a

Irleen Kaur Over countless decades of public awareness campaigns and educational outreach, the United States continues to struggle with making its recycling system effective. As concerns surrounding overconsumption grow, it is crucial that the United States starts taking steps to improve this lacking system.  Basics of American Recycling Recycling operates in three steps in the United States, as outlined by the EPA : Collection: Recyclable materials are generated by a consume