June 2020
Features
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Editor’s Note on Our June 2020 “Sustaining Orange County” Issue
“You’ll meet leaders and entrepreneurs who are making a difference in areas such as waste management, saving the oceans, and renewable energy. They’re passionate and engaged, and the biggest message from most of them is that every little bit helps.”
Anaheim Sign Language Interpreter On Translating COVID-19 News On Live TV
Sign language interpreter Juti Seshie of Anaheim considers translating COVID-19 news
on live TV to be her most crucial assignment yet.
Sustaining Orange County: UC Irvine Professor On Parallels Between the COVID-19 Pandemic and Climate Change
“The good news is, you certainly don’t have to crash the economy to fix our air quality.”
Sustaining Orange County: Six Ways to Do Your Part
From avoiding single-use plastic items to eating more plant-based food, here are ways to help.
Sustaining Orange County: Key Terms To Know
From “zero waste” to “sustainable,” find out the meaning behind these commonly used words.
Sustaining Orange County: The Climate Reality Project Engages Local Community
“We like to build bridges and be collaborative. That’s the only way we are going to get any progress.”
Sustaining Orange County: Recycling Tips and Facts to Help You Reduce Waste
Mike Carey, sustainability coordinator at Orange Coast College Recycling Center, offers his advice.
Shop These Sustainable O.C. Brands
These brands are thinking green.
The Energy and Sustainability Services Manager For Costa Mesa Tells Us About Her Role
Her position was created due to a growing need.
The Ranch at Laguna Beach Honored by National Geographic for Sustainability Practices
We talked with Mark Christy, the managing partner of The Ranch at Laguna Beach, one of six U.S. hotels on National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World list.
These Local Businesses, Schools, and Residents are Going Solar
A movement in O.C. towards investing in renewable energy.
Sustaining Orange County: Volunteer Opportunities
From restoring natural habitats to beach cleanups, here are ways to lend a hand in O.C.
Thea Merritt is the Owner of Eco Now, O.C.’s First Zero-Waste Shop and Refill Station
“I realized we needed to create a bit of a community around sustainable practices and help people in our community learn alternatives to single-use waste, teach people different ways of consuming.”
UC Irvine Ranked Nation’s No. 1 University In Sustainability
For 10 consecutive years, Sierra magazine has named UC Irvine a top-10 “Cool School” for the strength of its sustainability curriculum, research, student and public engagement, and campus operations.
UC Irvine Professor’s Environmental Research Inspires Action
“I study how human activities impact the natural world and how changes in the climate or air quality affect people, food production, water quality, and so forth.”
Sustaining Orange County: Environmental Scientist On Rising Sea Levels
“Sea-level rise can have consequences beyond flooding homes and businesses because it will also affect all land uses along the shoreline.”
A Photo Essay Capturing O.C.’s Retro Neon Signs
From liquor stores to restaurants to neighborhood theaters, Orange County is abuzz in retro illuminated displays evoking a simpler time.
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Essays
The Family Captain: An Essay Reflecting on Fatherhood
A boat ride around Balboa Island with his kids prompts a father to reflect on his role and how it changes.
