Caroline Kelleher is an anthropology and geography freshman and Mustang News Opinion Columnist. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. June marks the beginning of what is usually a hot California summer, which should be a welcome break from the gloom we’ve had for the first half of […]
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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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How much do you know about air pollution in San Luis Obispo?
Take the quiz to find out.
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California drought scorches Learn By Doing
While the drought has prevented students from gaining practical experience, it hasn’t stopped students from wanting to learn by doing.
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Facts can't change climate debate
For about forty columns, I’ve avoided talking about climate change.
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Wine country possibly shrinking
Global warming could hurt Cal Poly and other premium winegrowing regions of California in the next 30 years, said Noah Diffenbaugh, an assistant professor of environmental Earth system science at Stanford. Diffenbaugh and other Stanford University climate scientists said by 2040, the amount of land suitable for growing wine grapes could shrink by 50 percent […]
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Anthropogenic climate change has major consequences
The question of whether or not global warming is anthropogenic (caused by humans) is an important one, as it has huge ramifications for our environment, economy and ultimately our quality of life.
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Cal Poly professor speaks at Morro Bay Bird Festival
Cal Poly Biology professor Lars Tomanek gave a speech about Global Warming and the affects on humans and birds.
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T3 patrol vehicles offer campus security to go green
In an effort to become more environmentally friendly, and to make it easier to access certain areas of campus, the Cal Poly University Police Department has adopted three-wheeled electric vehicles
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Speaker outlines possible solutions to climate change
Barbara Levi, co-editor of the book “Global Warming: Physics and Facts” talked to students about the causes, concerns and possible solutions to climate change.