On June 26th, in the face of overwhelming pressure from the community and local environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club, the CA oil industry withdrew its referendum advocating for more oil drilling from the ballot.  

Plastics are made to last forever. Yet, many of the products are used only for a few moments. When plastic enters the environment, it breaks up into smaller and smaller pieces that act as magnets for harmful chemical pollutants and become dispersed in the air, water, soil, and ocean, entering the food chain for people and wildlife. Plastic has been found in drinking water, food, and human breast milk, placenta, lung, blood, heart, liver and gut tissues. 

Our Art in Nature series continues with the beautiful work of dancer and ritualist Lindsey Red-tail.