Research & Advocacy

Publications

Explore our original research, policy briefs, op-eds, and reports that inform and drive our advocacy work. Each publication reflects our commitment to data-driven solutions and meaningful environmental change.

Research Publications

Research Publications

From in-depth environmental analyses to targeted policy research, our publications translate complex challenges into actionable insights.

Local Policy Team
Research
Local Policy Team

How Demographic Patterns are Shaping Sustainability Education in U.S. Cities

Priyam Pandey, Lucy Getacho, and Lance Mahome
Research
Local Policy Team

Environmental Education in Glendale, California

Lilliana Agazaryan, Carly Peters, and Izhaar Shah
State Policy Team
Research
State Policy Team

Wildfire Effects on Water Quality: Risks, Responses, and Emerging Solutions

Shijia Tang and Gabrielle Fannin
Research
State Policy Team

Water Scarcity and Wildfire Risk

Angelina Ma, Bryan Fok, and Chasen Rose
Federal Policy Team
Research
Federal Policy Team

Evaluating Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics: A Review of Research and Case Studies

James Owens
Research
Federal Policy Team

A Life Cycle Analysis of PP and PS Cutlery

Michael Aaron
Research
Federal Policy Team

The Effects of Microplastics on Human Health and Regulatory Implications

Alexander Stiuart and Gulim Seitkul
Policy Briefs

Policy Briefs

Local Policy Team
Policy Brief
Local Policy Team

Sustainability Education in Los Angeles County, Chicago, and Port Huron

Priyam Pandey, Lucy Getacho, and Lance Mahome
State Policy Team
Policy Brief
State Policy Team

Reporting Reform for Water Rights Allocations

Angelina Ma, Chasen Rose, and Maci Carson
Policy Brief
State Policy Team

Establishing a Statewide Post-Wildfire Housing Stabilization Fund

Kate Mason and Shijia Tang
Federal Policy Team
Policy Brief
Federal Policy Team

Implications of Microplastics on Human Health

Daniel Levashki and Gargi Singh
Policy Brief
Federal Policy Team

A Single-Use Plastic LCA

Michael Aaron
Policy Brief
Federal Policy Team

Policy Recommendations for Reducing Single-Use Plastics

James Owens
Op-Eds

Op-Eds

Op-Ed

Environmental Justice: A Greener World for Everyone

Nadelina Agopoglu
Op-Ed

Racist and Inefficient: Waste Management Needs to Change

Hyejun Yun

Legislation & Reports

We are currently in the process of publishing our legislative work and reports. Check back soon for updates.