Ocean and beach pollution has become an increasing problem worldwide, affecting many ecosystems, habitats, and species. According to the ...
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How the coronavirus reveals our potential for positive change
It seems all the current news these days pertains to the sweeping changes caused by the coronavirus. Many people are grappling with how...
Celebrating Women by giving them power to fight Climate Change
In respect to the women of the world, here is a brief look at the ways in which women are impacted by...
Climate Change Hits Close to Home for Santa Barbara
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains, Santa Barbara is widely considered to be one of the most picturesque locations in the...
Green Tip: Textile Recycling
Textile waste in the U.S. has increased over 800% since 1960 – most of which ends up in landfills across the country. More than 15 million tons of textile waste is generated...
Gov. Newsom’s Moratorium on New Fracking Projects
A recent initiative to protect public and environmental health has swept through California. In November 2019, Governor Newsom issued a...
Green Tip: Earth Overshoot Day
Earth Overshoot Day refers to the day when our global resource consumption exceeds the Earth’s capacity to regenerate those resources in that year. This year our Earth Overshoot Day was...
Brighten is Santa Barbara’s Best Solar Company of 2019!
Each year our community comes together to nominate their favorite businesses for "Best of Santa Barbara" in the SB Independent's Reader's...
Title 24: New Residential Solar Requirements
At the start of 2020, California building and architecture industries will be in for a big change. The California Energy Commission updates...
Green Tip: Styrofoam Recycling
Styrofoam, or polystyrene, is an especially harmful material because of its inability to be recycled in traditional recycling facilities. This means that almost all styrofoam ends up in...
The Amazon Fires: An Environmental Justice Issue
You might’ve seen recent news stories about the Amazon rain forest fires, and you may have wondered what the implications for...
Green Tip: Community Involvement
One of the best ways to be an environmentalist is through local activism! Community involvement is a driving factor in political and...