Posts tagged natural
Cutting the Flow: How DAPL is more than an Environmental Controversy
Cutting the Flow: How DAPL is more than an Environmental Controversy

Summer Journalism Fellow Maryam Gamar analyzes the court ordering of the shutdown of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), which took place in July 2020. She points out how instances of environmental racism, such as DAPL’s construction across the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, are subjecting Native American and other BIPOC communities to deadly health consequences. In particular, Gamar argues that environmental racism includes a power imbalance between corporations and communities of color that puts these communities at a disadvantage and keeps them there.

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Journalism Fellowship, News & Analysis, USMaryam Gamarenvironment, climate, Dakota Access, pipeline, oil, Native American, indigenous, Native, environmental racism, environmental justice, sustainability, pollution, hazard, natural, resources, justice, minority, DAPL, reservation, land, buyouts
Greg Steltenpohl on Califia Farm’s Plant-based Movement towards a Sustainable Future
Greg Steltenpohl on Califia Farm’s Plant-based Movement towards a Sustainable Future

Greg Steltenpohl, founder and CEO of Califia Farms, explains how his interest in “the integration of people and environment” drives his long-term commitment to creating products that promote better health. He also shares how Califia has strengthened its brand by maintaining its pledge to produce with completely vegan ingredients, aligning products with its brand values, and carefully considering the archetypes of its products. In addition, Greg predicts whether we’ll see more people commit to a plant-centric diet in the near future.

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Design Nation, Interviews, Event Coverage, LifestyleGrace Hongentrepreneurship, health, healthy, vegan, Califia Farms, Califia, Odwalla, Greg Steltenpohl, nature, California, food, drink, plants, environment, sustainability, natural, product, brands, marketing, brand loyalty, pledge, consumerism, consumer, lifestyle
Bye-Bye Boracay (For Now)
Bye-Bye Boracay (For Now)

While Boracay’s tourism-based economy has thrived by these increasing numbers, the small island lacked the necessary infrastructure to prepare.

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News & Analysis, All, Culture, InternationalGrace Hongvaction, enviro, environment, eco, ecotourism, tourism, tour, destination, idyllic, white-sand beaches, white-sand, sand, beach, beaches, Boracay, Philippines, island, tourists, asia, economic, growth, violations, violation, cost, natural, nation, government, decrease, practices, policies, policy, ecotourism policy, negative, solution, economic growth, prediction