A new study in Science maps out a comprehensive plan to eliminate plastic pollution by 2050

If policy makers implemented just four policies acting across the plastic lifecycle (from production to use and disposal), researchers say, we could reduce plastic pollution by 91%.

Read more about the global plastics treaty

Guatemala’s history of colonialism, from genocide to extractionist industries

In a new book, Giovanni Batz argues that present-day hydroelectric projects are a continuation of Guatemala’s long history of colonialism and resource exploitation.

Read more about “The Fourth Invasion”

‘Back’ to the future: Alum Leah Bleich returns to campus with her first feature film

The Carsey-Wolf Center will screen “The Moon and Back,” and host a discussion between Bleich and Professor Ross Melnick about the film and how UCSB prepared her for a career in the movie industry.

Read more about Bleich’s journey