When it comes to the environment, ignorance is bliss and education is a burden. To anyone with a basic understanding of environmental issues, the planet’s future may seem bleak, but degree programs designed to cultivate expertise in environmental problems give students a more thorough working knowledge of all the ways humanity has damaged the natural world – and just how grave the effects of that damage might be. Read more...

Photo: Maintaining the mental well-being of students pursuing studies in the fields of environmental science is rarely discussed. Dubbed eco-anxiety, the feelings associated with learning about the impending disaster of climate change warrants attention and action from UCLA. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)

It’s voting season – but instead of long lines and “I Voted” stickers, polling centers are now armed with hand sanitizer and masks. With COVID-19 guidelines still in effect, in-person voting is likely not many students’ first choice method of voting. Read more...

Photo: Voting has never been more important – but amid a pandemic, it could pose a health risk to many. Despite universal mail-in ballots and ubiquitous ballot drop boxes, UCLA should work with Los Angeles County to let students know what they can expect at in-person voting centers. (Samantha Fredberg/Daily Bruin)