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BERKELEY'S NEWS • DECEMBER 12, 2023

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How consumer society may be fueling a disconnect with nature

As consumer behavior and urban living begin to take over society, it is important that people constantly remind themselves of the importance of getting outside. Whether it be a simple break from being online, a long hike or trip to the beach, there are plenty of ways to disconnect from the online world to improve one’s own physical and mental well-being into the future.

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By bringing in your own reusable glassware, cup or mug to your favorite coffee shop, you can greatly reduce the amount of waste you contribute in your lifetime, making a small step toward reducing your individual environmental footprint.
By bringing in your own reusable glassware, cup or mug to your favorite coffee shop, you can greatly reduce the amount of waste you contribute in your lifetime, making a small step toward reducing your individual environmental footprint.
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The use of geothermal energy at Berkeley for heating and cooling shows our university is not being left behind in the world and nation wide transition to renewable energy.
The use of geothermal energy at Berkeley for heating and cooling shows our university is not being left behind in the world and nation wide transition to renewable energy.
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Untangling the Bay from man-made pollutants and restoring its past ecological beauty is probably an impossible task. However, improving water quality and increasing available habitat for a wide range of species may be as simple as restoring a single dollar bill sized organism: the Oyster. 
Untangling the Bay from man-made pollutants and restoring its past ecological beauty is probably an impossible task. However, improving water quality and increasing available habitat for a wide range of species may be as simple as restoring a single dollar bill sized organism: the Oyster. 
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As consumer behavior and urban living begin to take over society, it is important that people constantly remind themselves of the importance of getting outside. Whether it be a simple break from being online, a long hike or trip to the beach, there are plenty of ways to disconnect from the online world to improve one’s own physical and mental well-being into the future.
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As consumer behavior and urban living begin to take over society, it is important that people constantly remind themselves of the importance of getting outside. Whether it be a simple break from being online, a long hike or trip to the beach, there are plenty of ways to disconnect from the online world to improve one’s own physical and mental well-being into the future.
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By bringing in your own reusable glassware, cup or mug to your favorite coffee shop, you can greatly reduce the amount of waste you contribute in your lifetime, making a small step toward reducing your individual environmental footprint.
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By bringing in your own reusable glassware, cup or mug to your favorite coffee shop, you can greatly reduce the amount of waste you contribute in your lifetime, making a small step toward reducing your individual environmental footprint.
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The use of geothermal energy at Berkeley for heating and cooling shows our university is not being left behind in the world and nation wide transition to renewable energy.
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The use of geothermal energy at Berkeley for heating and cooling shows our university is not being left behind in the world and nation wide transition to renewable energy.
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Untangling the Bay from man-made pollutants and restoring its past ecological beauty is probably an impossible task. However, improving water quality and increasing available habitat for a wide range of species may be as simple as restoring a single dollar bill sized organism: the Oyster. 
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Untangling the Bay from man-made pollutants and restoring its past ecological beauty is probably an impossible task. However, improving water quality and increasing available habitat for a wide range of species may be as simple as restoring a single dollar bill sized organism: the Oyster. 
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As a classic 2000s granola family, my siblings and I were homeschooled, we frequented farmers markets, grew up on PBS Kids and, of course, ate all organic. But my parents took “organic” to the next level: our yard became home to sprawling fruit trees, plots for tomatoes, unruly bushes of lavender and potted herbs.
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As a classic 2000s granola family, my siblings and I were homeschooled, we frequented farmers markets, grew up on PBS Kids and, of course, ate all organic. But my parents took “organic” to the next level: our yard became home to sprawling fruit trees, plots for tomatoes, unruly bushes of lavender and potted herbs.
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Climate change will have insurmountable effects on agricultural productivity levels. Whether this be through increased temperatures, decreasing soil health, irregular rainfall or more frequent catastrophic climate events, the potential consequences are far reaching and numerous.
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Climate change will have insurmountable effects on agricultural productivity levels. Whether this be through increased temperatures, decreasing soil health, irregular rainfall or more frequent catastrophic climate events, the potential consequences are far reaching and numerous.
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Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, especially for fashion, but trying to find accessible, budget-friendly options can be difficult. It can be tempting to purchase from fast fashion options, which are known to be incredibly cheap, but the environmental price certainly makes up the difference. 
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Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, especially for fashion, but trying to find accessible, budget-friendly options can be difficult. It can be tempting to purchase from fast fashion options, which are known to be incredibly cheap, but the environmental price certainly makes up the difference. 
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Conservation is an ambiguous and sticky topic, and CEQA assures that the general public will get to have their say on what it means to them. As a student of UC Berkeley what does conservation mean to you?
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Conservation is an ambiguous and sticky topic, and CEQA assures that the general public will get to have their say on what it means to them. As a student of UC Berkeley what does conservation mean to you?
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Moving into the future, regenerative farming can be a great tool for farmers and ranchers to harness worldwide as they adapt to a changing climate. Although it may seem daunting to try instituting new agricultural practices, the long list of benefits is critical for achieving success far into the future.
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Moving into the future, regenerative farming can be a great tool for farmers and ranchers to harness worldwide as they adapt to a changing climate. Although it may seem daunting to try instituting new agricultural practices, the long list of benefits is critical for achieving success far into the future.
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As artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to assert themselves as the present and future of technology, a number of innovators are using these tools to better understand the changing world around us.
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As artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to assert themselves as the present and future of technology, a number of innovators are using these tools to better understand the changing world around us.
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