As Earth welcomed its 7 billionth child Nov. 1, international concern for diminishing world resources and mounting pollution are on the rise. This concern not only stems from the number of people on the planet, but how those people consume and dispose of their resources. However, depending upon how the international community prepares for that challenge, it could serve as an opportunity for positive change. The Sacramento City College’s Student Associated Council has recognized the international concern for its impact on the planet by creating a new position to help facilitate the campus’ desire to reduce its waste by welcoming plant biology major Michael Viscuso to the newly created posi

With the prices of groceries on the rise, one local Sacramentan is planting his economic vision directly in the ground. Kory Grant Clift of Freedom Farms isn't your typical farmer. First off, he doesn't charge money for his fresh organic produce. Second, he's African American, and less than one percent of all California farmers share his ethnicity. Clift's vision for Freedom Farms is to create a nutritious sustainable food system for South Sacramento. In order to build awareness of locally grown food, Clift has set up over 30 community gardens for Oak Park residents. He provides cooking demonstrations for local schools, and he's trying to get Sacramento school boards to use more l