The Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo or ECOSLO has multiple programs looking to restore and increase greenery in the city of San Luis Obispo. One of these programs is Urban Tree Planting, which aims to plant trees in urban areas and combat climate change. Mustang News reporter Ari Lopez shows us how one of […]
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Recent study renews debate about closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
When nuclear operator Heather Hoff started hearing rumors that Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) would not be renewing their license at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant back in 2016, she knew she had to speak up and share what she had learned during her time working at the plant. She has been speaking out […]
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Initiative for Climate Leadership and Resilience to host inaugural event this weekend
The Initiative for Climate Leadership and Resilience (ICLR) at Cal Poly is hosting their inaugural Climate Solutions Now Conference this weekend, Oct. 2-3, for students who are interested in engaging in climate change solutions. Rather than focusing on personal choices and home improvements that can reduce a person’s carbon footprint, the conference is focusing on […]
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“It’s just switching back and forth like a pendulum”: How Biden’s climate change efforts affect the Cal Poly community
During his presidential campaign, Joe Biden identified climate change as one of his top four priorities. Since his election, the Biden administration rejoined the Paris agreement, established a National Climate Task Force and introduced a variety of executive orders to tackle climate change at home and abroad.
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Cal Poly startup hopes to shape future of California wildfires
A team of two Cal Poly students, a Cal Poly alumni and three professors are creating a prototype for a system of devices that will detect and prevent wildfires in California. The idea for the system originated from a Cal Poly summer undergraduate research project (SURP) which went on to be accepted to the 2020 […]
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Thousands advocate for broad spectrum of causes at Women’s March
Thousands of people gathered at Mitchell Park Saturday, Jan. 18 for the fourth annual San Luis Obispo Women’s March, themed “The Time is Now.” This year’s Women’s March advocated for five actions: show up, speak up, vote, run and lead. It encompassed multiple issues and advocacy efforts, expressed in English, Spanish and tʔɨnɨsmuʔ tiłhinkʔtitʸu, the language […]
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SLOMotion Film holds third film screening “Climb On”
Climbers and non-climbers alike gathered in Mission Plaza Saturday, Nov. 9 to watch “Climb On,” a SLOMotion Film series of six short films all inspired by rock climbing. Although “climb” is in the screening’s name, the topics of each film ranged from exploring nature to climate change. “In one night you’re going to see six […]
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SLO Climate Strike pushes for policy change at county level
People from all over San Luis Obispo County gathered outside the county courthouse to take part in the second global climate strike Friday, Sept. 27. San Luis Obispo’s strike was part of a global day of action in which over 6 million people participated in rallies across 123 countries, all participating for the cause of […]
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Cal Poly students join global call to combat climate change, on-campus strike
Students, faculty and San Luis Obispo residents gathered on Cal Poly’s Dexter Lawn on Friday, Sept. 20 as part of a global initiative to fight climate change. The demonstration, organized locally by Sunrise Movement Central Coast and San Luis Obispo County Youth for Environmental Action, took place in tandem with the international Global Climate Strike. […]
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Cal Poly and Cuesta students rally to combat climate change
Students and residents of San Luis Obispo County gathered today outside the County Government Center in a demonstration that urged for climate change initiatives. The protest was organized independently by a few Cal Poly and Cuesta College students. The demonstration was inspired by FridaysForFuture, an international movement that organizes “strikes” to protest the lack of […]
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Student travels to the North Atlantic to help scientist collect oceanic research
Mechanical engineering senior E.J. Rainville spent his 2018 summer traveling through the North Atlantic, aboard a 238-foot ship and encountering 60 mph winds and 23-foot swells. But this was not for leisure – Rainville was collecting data to help scientists better understand climate change. “It’s kind of interesting sleeping in that — you roll around a […]