I had the pleasure to attend the recent Climate Reality Project Leadership Corps Training, where I got to hear from environmentalist Al Gore and others on how to solve the current climate crisis.
A Landmark Law for Public Lands
In what feels like a never-ending era of environmental threats, degradation and budget cuts, the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act is a major victory in U.S. land and wildlife conservation
Plastics at sea
Overall the blame for plastic pollution rests on you and me.
Transportation Justice in Portland
Transportation is central to human life. Healthcare, education, economic opportunities, and recreational and cultural spaces are all made accessible by transportation. Transportation access had been directly linked to higher employment rates and better health outcomes,Continue reading
Agriculture in the Green New Deal
The Green New Deal, brought to the House of Representatives by Rep. Ocasio-Cortez (D) and Rep. Markey (D) is, undoubtedly, a revolutionary resolution — whether or not you agree with the information and plans putContinue reading
Economic Viability of Vertical Farming: Overcoming financial obstacles to a greener future of farming
Photo: Indoor and vertical farming may be part of the solution to rising demands for food and limited natural resources. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Viability of Vertical Farming: Overcoming financial obstacles toContinue reading
Mining near the Border Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Photo: Canoeists exploring Seagull Lake in the Boundary Waters. Credit: Matthew Urke The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) is a wilderness area covering over 1 million acres of the Superior National Forest in northeastContinue reading
Increase Funding for Endangered Species Act?
Passed in the early 1970s as one of the first in a wave of environmental policies in the United States, The Endangered Species Act has become the cornerstone of wildlife and nature conservation[1]. The protectionsContinue reading
Redlining and Greenspace in Durham, NC
Equitable Distribution of Urban Forests in Durham’s Historically Redlined Communities The Vicious Cycle of Redlining and Greenspace Urban forests offer aesthetic values and critical services, ranging from reduced energy use, improved air quality, community well-being,Continue reading
Rebuilding Coastal Ecosystems and Economies in North Carolina with Oyster Mariculture by Max Issokson
What is Oyster Maricutlure? When most people think of aquaculture, they imagine an industry focused on raising salmon, tilapia, and other finfish species in ponds or cages. As a result, many people perceive aquaculture toContinue reading