By Desirae Contreras |Staff Writer| Yotes can take part in cleaning up the air that we breathe. According to the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) of Southern California air pollution in the area has improved dramatically since the 1940s. However, the website states we still have a long way to go to meet state and federal air quality health standards. The AQMD suggests ways for making a difference in today’s environment by following 10 easy steps towards decreasing pollution. First, CSUSB students can take part by converting from older vehicles to eco- friendly ones that produce less carbon emissions, thus reducing pollution. “Start by eliminating dirty diesels’ … [Read more...] about Creating a pollution-free environment
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San Bernardino, CSUSB sucks water at staggering rates
By Jonathan Ng |Staff Writer| Water consumption is a financial factor to the community here in San Bernardino, and can prove to be a very costly problem if not taken seriously. According to the City of San Bernardino Water Department, the city uses an average of about 226 gallons of water per person each day for both residential and commercial purposes. Citizens unaware of household appliance water consumption may consume more water than they might think. According to the City of San Bernardino Water Department: 30–35 gallons of water is used per load of laundry, 5–8 gallons of water is used per minute in the shower, running faucets use 3–7 gallons per minute, and toilets use … [Read more...] about San Bernardino, CSUSB sucks water at staggering rates