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the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

Companies are constantly innovating new environmentally-friendly products, which distracts people from the actual problem of climate change.

The hidden faults behind our efforts to “go green”

Erin Fitzpatrick, Staffer October 10, 2023

Innovators are constantly pushing out new green technology with promises of reducing carbon footprint. But when trying to reach net-zero carbon emissions, small actions won’t make the cut. With threats...

A hiking trail dotted with shrubs and various plants — one of the many such open space preserves that exist throughout the Bay Area. Local citizens should support conservation efforts through volunteering, financially, or otherwise, to preserve the Bay Area's natural wonders and as well as for recreational purposes.

Building bridges for better conservation

Alyssa Wang, Editor in Chief April 10, 2023

The Bay Area is home to many unique and beautiful ecosystems that are essential to the well-being of the environment and its inhabitants. However, human threats such as pollution and deforestation have...

From landing the first man on the moon to searching for life on other planets, space exploration has always been a symbol of America’s international economic and scientific dominance.

Space tourism lifts off, leaving Earth behind

Neha Ayyer, In-Depth Editor December 12, 2022

From landing the first man on the moon to searching for life on other planets, space exploration has always been a symbol of America’s international economic and scientific dominance. Although space...

Recycling bins must be properly used to mitigate waste in landfills.

Being rubbish at recycling is not responsible

Catherine Zhou, Design Editor November 9, 2021

As waste increasingly piles up in landfills, the question of whether to recycle or not is surprisingly still inadequately addressed at Lynbrook. While recycling is an effective way to reduce waste and...

The Better Bike Plan 2025 strives to make biking in the city of San Jose more equitable, convenient and comfortable.

Better Bike Plan 2025: A win for residents, equity and the environment

Shamita Gurusu, Business/PR Manager November 4, 2020

On Oct. 6, the San Jose City Council unanimously passed the Better Bike Plan 2025 (BBP 25). Through this plan, the city of San Jose will build a 550-mile network of bike lanes, boulevards and trails connecting...

"Everything concerning climate is really urgent. Faster is better, but it is not
always achievable without large funding." - Ken Davies, Climate Smart San Jose

San Jose strives to stay green

Claire Chiu, Writer February 26, 2020

While San Jose is best known as the home of technological advancements, it is also one of the leading cities in the effort to combat climate change within the U.S. Despite the stance the Trump administration...