On this day of action, we encourage you to pledge to take action and consider using alternative transportation for your work commute and learn more about how pollution affects both individual and community health. We will also host a lunchtime panel tomorrow, Oct. 7 at 12pm. Two UCLA experts – Ann Carlson, and Chris...
REGISTER HERE This webinar will teach climate and health advocates how to use a free, easy-to-use, online modeling tool to demonstrate the vital importance of climate and energy policy for protecting public health and reducing premature death. Participants will get an advance look at the newly updated model with added public health capabilities. • Sarah...
INFEWS cordially invites you to join us for the first virtual session of our Sustainable Solutions Workshops (SSW). We're pleased to have Kenny Derieg, Waste Reduction and Recycling Specialist at Tree People, as our inaugural presenter. He will address: What is compost? Why is it important? How do I compost my food waste? Can I...
Situated at the present historical conjuncture of resurgent white nationalism and xenophobia, this convening foregrounds the ongoing and renewed uprisings for Black freedom and Indigenous sovereignty in the imperial formation that is the United States of America. With attention to land dispossession, organized abandonment, and racial terror, it traces the histories and futures of abolition...
Nature Journaling Workshop with Artist Deb Shaw Saturday October 10th 10:00am PST • Zoom Focused observation—drawing, sketching, and writing—changes how we look at the world around us. Nature journaling forces us to see, instead of look. Suitable for all levels and ages (including beginners) this workshop will explore various journaling techniques to enhance drawing skills,...
Learn how to transform that random T-shirt you got for free at a festival last year and have only worn once into your go-to fit for zoom classes/meetings. This workshop will show you how to make natural dyes out of fruit and vegetable scraps and use it to tie-dye your clothes for a cute learn/work-from-home...
Stressed from being at home and looking for a new self-care practice? Interested in growing your own food but don’t have the space? Join the Semel Healthy Campus Iniatiative (HCI) for quick and easy tips on how you can kick-start growing your own food at home while learning tips to manage stress! REGISTER HERE Presented...
REGISTER HERE Countdown and Race To Zero are global campaigns to rally leadership and support from governments, businesses, and other institutions for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth. Countdown seeks to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in half by 2030, while the objective...
Do you wonder what happens to your recyclables once picked up from your home or from UCLA? 🧐 Well, they are actually delivered to what is called a Materials Recovery Facility, or a MRF for short, where people and a series of conveyor belts, screens, magnets, robots, and optical sorters sort and divide items by...
REGISTER HERE Join AS Sustainability for a conversation with Environmental Activist and Digital Strategist Kristy Drutman as she discusses what environmental intersectionalism is and what this upcoming election means for environmental justice. We will be taking audience Q&A as well!