Zoos have a controversial history among conservationists. Some ethical frameworks praise zoos for increasing the intrinsic value of animals and expanding our knowledge in conservation biology to save threatened species, while others find the cagingContinue reading
Category: environmental health
Lukas Gschwandtner
conservation, environmental health, forests, students, sustainability, travel, water
conservation, environmental health, forests, students, sustainability, travel, water
Durham, Denmark, and now D.C.
I am in my fourth week as an intern at the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), an internship that I found through the Nicholas School’s Stanback internship program I talked about in an earlier post.Continue reading
Assateague Island: A Much-Needed Finals Getaway
Amidst the tumultuous week that is finals week, I decided to take a trip to Assateague Island National Seashore. In 1962, the national seashore was established to protect the 37 miles of beach that stretchesContinue reading
Lukas Gschwandtner
environmental economics, environmental health, environmental policy, students, water
environmental economics, environmental health, environmental policy, students, water
Critiques of the Safe Drinking Water Act
Throughout my course, ENV212: U.S. Domestic Environmental Policy, I have been studying various United States policies centered around environmental issues. I have learned how to take a critical lens to some of these policies, oneContinue reading
Guest lecturer highlights ‘America’s dirty secret’
What makes a great guest lecturer? In past courses, guest lecturers meant an excuse to spend the entirety of the class session checking Facebook and answering emails. However, all of those past perceptions changed whenContinue reading
Lukas Gschwandtner
conservation, environmental economics, environmental health, environmental policy, sustainability, travel
conservation, environmental economics, environmental health, environmental policy, sustainability, travel
The Cans of Cope
The recycling culture of Copenhagen is one of ease and encouragement. When first meeting the Danish students who would be living with me, they mentioned the competition over who gets to turn in the recyclables.Continue reading
Lukas Gschwandtner
climate, energy, environmental economics, environmental health, students, sustainability, travel
climate, energy, environmental economics, environmental health, students, sustainability, travel
Copenhagen Bike Culture
In my final weeks as a student living in Denmark, I wanted to take this time to reflect on what I think is one of the most intriguing things about the city of Copenhagen. WhenContinue reading
Intro + Odsherred Excursion: Day 1
It has been a little over a month since I first set foot in Copenhagen. After three flights equating to over 24 hours in total travel time, I finally was able to step foot in thisContinue reading