Volume VI Environmental Sciences

Ube Unraveled: The Crop of Pinoy Pride’s Struggle Against Global Demand and Climate Change

How has the rising popularity of ube in the U.S. contributed to this crop’s scarcity in the Philippines and negatively impacted indigenous farmers?

Written by: Kristen Mayol | Edited by: Charli Lu | Photo by: Pand Uru

Thanks to social media promotions and growing interest from global food chains, ube is becoming internationally celebrated for its sweet, nutty flavor and eye-catching hue. However, beneath the viral stardom lies a more concerning dilemma: crop scarcity, climate change, and the marginalization of indigenous Filipino farmers.

The Beauty in the Bees

How Bees Have Shaped the Evolution of Humanity

Written by: Ellis Fertig | Edited by: Charli Lu | Graphic Design by: Janessa Techathamawong

Thanks to social media promotions and growing interest from global food chains, ube is becoming internationally celebrated for its sweet, nutty flavor and eye-catching hue. However, beneath the viral stardom lies a more concerning dilemma: crop scarcity, climate change, and the marginalization of indigenous Filipino farmers.