Summer Escapes — Finding Magic and Joy in Books
Credit: Tumblr By Alliance Intern Cate Rosa from Boston University ‘26 On summer afternoons – sticky with salt and sweat, lush with languor – I find myself oozing with pure …
Take Action: Stop Fossil-Fueled Forest Fires
As losses from wildfires mount, who bears financial responsibility for preparing for wildfires, fighting them, and recovering in their wake? Credit: Dave Hoefler/Unsplash By Bryanna Lewis, Oregon State University ’25 …
Art of the Week: First-Generation Narratives in Jose Olivarez’s Poetic Exploration of Mexican-American Identity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyjepSsTDX4 By Cate Rosa, Alliance Intern from Boston University ’26 In a captivating performance at Art Share LA, Jose Olivarez delves into the rich tapestry of his identity with his …
Inspiration: How Billie Eilish, U2 and Coldplay are Greening Concerts with the Music Sustainability Alliance
After the 2023 Glastonbury Festival, spectators depart but their trash remains. Credit: Going Zero Waste By Alliance Intern Noelia Almanzar from Rutgers University ‘26 Crowd thumping, music pumping and yet …
Sustainability Tip: Fun in the Sun, Grief in the Reef – Why You Should Choose Eco-friendly Sunscreen
All smiles for sustainable sun protection! Credit: University of Kentucky By Sofia Roberson, Alliance Intern from Reed College ‘25 Sunshine, swimming, and…sunburns? I was reminded of this after several days …
Food for Thought: Geese are Gay – Queer Ecology and Environmentalism
Pride walk in Amsterdam acknowledging the role of the LGBTQIA+ community in the climate crisis. Credit:: Greenpeace By Sofia Roberson, Alliance Intern from Reed College ‘25 In the midst of …
Rise and Remember: The Fourth Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd
The now-sacred place where George Floyd took his last breath in front of Unity Foods, named George Floyd Square, in Minneapolis. Credit: Terry Gips By Alliance President Terry Gips It …
Sustainability Tip: What to Say to People About Pesticide Hazards
Credit: Hot Dog on a Leash By Alliance President Terry Gips What can you say to neighbors and property managers who are convinced pesticides are “safe” so they’re fine to …
Take Action: Nourish Our Nation — Advocate for Modernizing SNAP Today!
Farmers market in Massachusetts accepts SNAP benefits, helping to bring fresh, healthy, locally-grown food to those who may otherwise have trouble accessing it. Credit: Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership By Cate …
Inspiration: Combating Overwhelm and Eco-Anxiety through Nature, Community and Activism
By Alliance Interns Cate Rosa from Boston University ’26, Zoe Grell from University of Colorado Boulder ’24 and Noelia Almanzar from Rutgers University ‘26 Each of us have been struck …