Category: climate

Shannon Switzer
September 2, 2014September 3, 2014 Shannon SwitzerCEM, climate, coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, human health, oceans, student life, students, travel

Destination Philippines

After 11 weeks this summer working as an intern on marine conservation in Cuba (more on that here), it was time to hit the road. Or the air rather. I was ultimately headed to Silonay–aContinue reading

The Lighthouse Ponies

“Misty of Chincoteague?” I squealed. “No, that’s Virginia, this is North Carolina,” my classmate responded. “Yeah, but the ponies!” I insisted. We hadn’t come out on this boat to see the ponies per se (andContinue reading

The Definition of Insanity: COP19

“We have entered a new era that demands global solidarity in order to fight climate change,” Philippines delegate Naderev Saño declared during the opening statements at the 19th Conference of the Parties for the United NationsContinue reading

Sky Juice in the Cayes

“Welcome, sista. Please have a seat.” Our host was sporting dreadlocks and a Bob Marley tank top. He pulled out a chair and fanned his arm with a flourish. My godparents, who had brought meContinue reading