The Poly CAP

03/09/2016

The 411 studio spent a morning asking students to take a survey that helps determine level of support for some draft policies. Overall there was an amazing turnout. Polly the Polar Bear helped too!

The Cal Poly students of CRP 411, otherwise known as the PolyCap team, went out across the campus to spread knowledge and gather opinion about climate change...

03/07/2016

With rain forecasted for the next week, learn more about stormwater management on campus with our very own Tanner Shelton!

The Water team in CRP 411 prepared this information to illuminate problems with infrastructure on campus in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo during storm events. the...

02/29/2016

02/22/2016

Have you ever read this book? Soon to be a movie, the story examines a world at a "breaking point due to climate change."

Paramount Pictures has optioned the YA novel "The Sandcastle Empire" with Leonardo DiCaprio on board to produce. Jennifer Davisson, DiCaprio's partner at Appian Way, is also attached to produce thr...

02/18/2016

Rooftop solar helps reduce the cost of energy, but it has been hotly contested between utilities commissions and customers. What should happen with the savings? California recently figured out how they plan on distributing the wealth.

02/16/2016

Diplomats from all over the world came together last December to discuss the imposing problems of climate change. Click the link to learn more!

02/15/2016

Flying is can be a large contributor to your carbon footprint. NASA is working on ways to reduce its impact.

02/11/2016

Do you think Cal Poly's campus could hold 3 trillion trees?

A 9-year-old’s homework assignment has led to the world’s most comprehensive tree-counting project, which in turn stands to increase the value of upcoming missions from NASA and other space agencies.

02/10/2016

Some 45 trillion gallons of water are lost each year with all of the food that's thrown out around the world, according to a report from the World Resources Institute. This represents a staggering 24 percent of all water used for agriculture.

02/08/2016

Don't think climate change will affect you? Think again!

2015 is a critical year for climate change. Later this year, leaders from around the world will gather in Paris, France for the UN Climate Summit— a meeting ...

02/05/2016

Cal Poly produces about 7 million pounds of manure every year. What do you think campus does with all that waste?

02/03/2016

Come out and say hi to the Poly CAP team in the UU, Dexter Lawn, or Campus Market! We have snacks and a raffle!