Earth Month Week #3-Bright Green News from the Office of Sustainability
Kira STOLL
April 2020 Earth Month Week 3 |
Our planet, community, and future |
“The Earth is what we all have in common.” - Wendell Berry As the world continues to experience moments of crisis and uncertainty, it is more important than ever to come together to support your loved ones, friends, and fellow global citizens. This week, try to lend a helping hand and share some kind words to support someone in need. With gratitude, The Office Team |
Earth Month EcoChallenge - Week #3 Dedicate your actions to Earth and all inhabitants throughout April! | |
What is the Earth Day EcoChallenge?
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Challenge #1: Freshwater Water is key to life, yet freshwater systems are facing extreme risks from climate change and population growth, as well as overconsumption. Take the daily challenge to conserve toilet water by flushing only when necessary. | Challenge #2: Forests Conserving forests sustains nature’s diversity, benefits our climate, and supports human well-being. Take the challenge to purchase forest-friendly foods by replacing or removing the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in your current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation. |
UC Berkeley Eco-News |
Ph.D. student turns recycled plastic into face shields for Ugandan medicsBerkeley Ph.D. student Paige Balcom and Peter Okwoko, a Ugandan environmental and community activist, are the cofounders of Takataka Plastics, a social enterprise in Gulu, Uganda. It recycles plastic waste into affordable construction materials and, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, face shields for medical centers. |
Get Inspired & Learn Something New |
Video Series: Climate LabFollow conservation scientist and UCLA visiting researcher M. Sanjayan as he explores surprising ways to change how we think and act about climate change. Learn about the diet that helps fight climate change, or find out why humans are so bad at thinking about climate change. | This Week’s TED Talks Each week, we will be sharing TED Talks in theme with our Earth Month celebrations. Get inspired by a young scientist’s quest for clean water, discover how trees talk to each other, or even learn how to grow a forest in your backyard. |
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Stay Informed & Engaged with Online Reading Read how Jane Goodall is self-isolating, or learn about what the coronavirus curve teaches us about climate change. News outlets are providing free access to COVID-19 related articles. Here are a few options:
(And, consider supporting your favorite journalist and providers with a subscription.) *UC Berkeley students have free and unlimited access to online NYT. | Plant-Forward Recipe of the Week With the recent surge in home cooking, it’s the perfect time to try out a plant-forward recipe! Eating a plant-based meal has great benefits not only for our individual health, but for the health of our planet. This week, we’re featuring this fridge-and-pantry friendly recipe for white bean and vegetable soup. Check out some of the plant-based recipes below: |
Prioritize Your Well-Being |
How to live well with stress — even in the coronavirus eraNot all stress is created equal. It can be bad for your health and even accelerate aging, or it can help you thrive – it all depends on how you respond to it. In the newest Fig. 1 video, UCSF psychologist Elissa Epel explains how to live well with stress. | Six Daily Questions to Ask Yourself in a QuarantineIf you’re sheltering in place, be sure to check in with yourself. Check out these helpful daily questions, published by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. |
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