The wall has costs—cultural costs for reductions in biodiversity that are the heritage of the desert Southwest.
Where the surf meets the turf
Where the surf meets the turf, the world’s coastlines harbor a number of specialized marine habitats, including estuaries, salt marshes and tidal flats. Many of these are among the Earth’s most productive ecosystems, harboring coastalContinue reading
Research Triangle (Drone) Racing
The Research Triangle continues to surprise me with events and opportunities I never even conceived. Getting to witness a drone race was an unexpected treat
Ocean bacteria communities have their own dietary restrictions
Understanding intricacies of ocean carbon cycling is important because it affects the global flow of carbon, which impacts our climate.
Conservation in Washington: A D.C. Career Trek
I spent a few days in Washington, D.C., participating in a career trek organized by the Duke Conservation Society that provided a chance for networking and learning about different internship and career opportunities.
Our Salty Dog Rag
During the next few months, we’ll spread 20 million tons of salt on roads and sidewalks across the northern tier of the U.S. Mostly, this is rock salt, also known as sodium chloride or tableContinue reading
New Year’s Environmental Goals
I would like to lower my footprint and raise my awareness. I have a few specific ideas to help me get there.
A Year in Review, A Year Ahead
As we begin a new year, although climate change claims every other major news headline, there are reasons for hope this year.
Besides the Shutdown, 2019 is Looking Bright (and Green) for D.C.
If you push past the national headlines, you start to realize that Washington, D.C., is going into 2019 with all cylinders firing on environmental progress.
Snow in the South
This was not something I had even considered when coming to Duke. We are lucky in that there are continuous months of sunny days, but also the occasional winter wonderland.