Goh Rethinks Emergency Preparedness
More frequent cloudburst-flooding events in New York City are underscoring the importance of improving infrastructure to accommodate severe weather events.
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Entries by Zoe Day
Park on Heat-Related Worker Injuries
Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of injury and decreasing productivity in many workplaces.
Koslov on Social Causes of Climate Vulnerability
Recent storms including Hurricane Ida have reinforced the urgency of responding to climate change.
Diaz on Mobilizing Voters Around Padilla
Democrats hope to use the popularity of Sen. Alex Padilla, the first Latino senator in California, as leverage to increase voter turnout in the upcoming midterm election.
Campus Police Presence Not Healthy for Development, Astor Says
Activists are pushing back against the presence of police officers on school campuses in Southern California.
Ong on Consequences of Census Undercount
Researchers are concerned that gaps in the census data will result in lost information about the impact of the pandemic and other momentous events in 2020.
Manville Explains Equity of Congestion Pricing
Congestion tax revenue can be used for public transportation projects and improvements, which are more likely to directly benefit low-income residents.
Umemoto on Acknowledging Painful History
Many scholars in ethnic studies are encouraging conversations about racial tensions and historical tragedies in order to move forward together.
Terriquez Reflects on Intergenerational Advocacy
Youth today are following the footsteps of groups such as the Black Panthers, farmworkers and Asian Americans who fought for social justice.
Tilly Analyzes Restructuring of Best Buy
In order to compete with Amazon, Walmart and Target, Best Buy is cutting full-time employees and increasing online sales.
