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Do you remember when you were a kid and summers felt magical? In Virginia, the summer meant heat, and more importantly, it meant humidity. Cotton t-shirts clung to tacky skin on field trips to a local park. At night, the sound of crickets and cicadas wove a symphony of sound through the rustle of trees.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered, “Why was plastic invented?” or “Why was plastic made?” In this post, I’ll recap why plastic was invented and how it grew to become such a giant.
Read MoreThe holidays are right around the corner and if you’re a planner like me, you’re already thinking about gifts for the special people in your life. So much waste and over consuming occur during the holiday season, but it doesn’t have to! When we make a plan, resist sales on items we’re not shopping for, and think about the longevity of our gifts, we help shape a world that is kinder to our planet.
Read MoreMushrooms are low-energy, low carbon footprint, nutrient dense fungi that can aid in the rehabilitation of degraded environments. October 15th was National Mushroom Day, which made me curious about their environmental impact. I discovered so much and had to share. Mushrooms have certainly received a lot of attention in recent years specifically for the adaptogenic properties that some possess. Read on to find out why we should be putting more mushrooms in the ground, and on our plates.
Read MoreIndigenous people play a key role in stewarding biodiversity and it’s far time that they are respected and amplified as leaders in the climate and environmental movements. Monday is Indigenous Peoples’ Day (officially recognized in 14 states and 130+ cities) and we must move beyond simply recognizing Indigenous peoples and their contributions to centering their leadership.
Read MoreHonestly, this is the most interesting book I’ve read about a fictional climate catastrophe. Let’s get into the full review.
Read MoreThere’s a crisp in the air…Happy September!
I’m excited to share a preview of this month’s blog posts and features with you below.
Read MoreThe invention of synthetic plastic in 1869 was revolutionary. Originally meaning “pliable and easily shaped”, the term ‘plastic’ is now the descriptor of polymers, long chains of molecules. Where before humans were constrained by what the natural world had to offer, plastic was touted as inexpensive, accessible, and a way to protect animals like elephants and tortoises from being killed for their ivory and hard shells. In fact, John Wesley Hyatt created the first synthetic polymer in the late 1860s because of the strain billiards was placing on the natural ivory supply.
Read MoreIt’s almost summer and as the warm breeze wafts into my apartment, it draws my memory to the drive on I-64 to my grandmother’s house when I was younger. The “back way” as my mom would call it as we drove through Wakefield and other smaller towns that dotted the road. Growing up in the suburbs, there weren’t a lot of occasions for me to see expanses of farmland. With the sun shining and the windows down, gazing upon open fields, rows and rows of corn, and the occasional deer in the distance felt like an unwinding. Over the years, the drive more or less remained the same, but the rows and rows of corn grew shorter and shorter. What started as edges of dried-out stalks gradually became rows and soon, “for sale” signs appeared. In a relatively short amount of time I saw the landscape change, farmland sold, and I wondered about the people impacted.
Read MoreIt’s almost summer and as the warm breeze wafts into my apartment, it draws my memory to the drive on I-64 to my grandmother’s house when I was younger. The “back way” as my mom would call it as we drove through Wakefield and other smaller towns that dotted the road. Growing up in the suburbs, there weren’t a lot of occasions for me to see expanses of farmland. With the sun shining and the windows down, gazing upon open fields, rows and rows of corn, and the occasional deer in the distance felt like an unwinding. Over the years, the drive more or less remained the same, but the rows and rows of corn grew shorter and shorter. What started as edges of dried-out stalks gradually became rows and soon, “for sale” signs appeared. In a relatively short amount of time I saw the landscape change, farmland sold, and I wondered about the people impacted.
Read MoreHappy June!
I’m excited to share a preview of this month’s blog posts and features with you below.
Read MoreI won’t bury the lede, scientists need more information to truly predict how space tourism will impact climate change, but what they know so far doesn’t bode well.
Read on for the full breakdown of why scientists are concerned about space tourism’s impact on climate change.
Read MoreFragrant Jasmine wove around the doorway of my parents’ home in Sierra Leone when my mom was pregnant with me. The striking greenery, star-shaped flowers, and sweet scent are where I got my name and it feels fitting that 30-something years later I’m working to preserve the environment.
Read MoreIt's easy to become overwhelmed by the negative climate and environmental news cycle. The reality is that humans have greatly accelerated and brought about climate change and it's wreaking havoc on nature, animals, and our own lives. I hope that you find ways to engage and follow the rapidly evolving climate news cycle.
Today, I wanted to break up some of the negative news with some good news. All is not yet lost and if we can continue to be optimistic and drive towards change, we can change course. Continue reading for some breakthroughs and good news in the areas of waste reduction, renewable energy, species, biodiversity, and the Land Back movement.
Read MorePicture this: you’re at the airport and you’ve just shoved your feet back into your shoes while trying to grab the clunky grey bins with your carry-on luggage. You’re tugging your backpack on and heading to your gate when you reach back to the pocket on the side of your backpack for your water bottle so that you can refill it before you get on the plane. Your hand comes up empty.
You forget your refillable water bottle at home in your last-minute packing haste.
Now what? You’re thirsty and want something to help choke down the airport bagel. Then you spot a convenience store to your left. You veer in and head straight to the case of cold beverages. Bottled, canned, and boxed water stare back at you. Which do you choose?
Read MoreHappy Earth Month!
I’m excited to share a preview of this month’s blog posts and features with you below.
Read MoreDid you know that groundwater is the source of almost a third of the water supply of households and businesses from county and city water departments? [3] For rural populations that don’t get their water from a county, city department, or private company, groundwater supplies 90% of the drinking water. [3] March 22nd is World Water Day.
Read MoreIn this spotlight series, my goal is to amplify youth activists from each continent. This month’s continent is Antarctica, which is the only continent that doesn’t have a permanent human settlement. So, this spotlight is going to be on activists working to amplify how climate change is impacting Antarctica and what’s needed to preserve this precious habitat.
Read MoreHow many plants do you own right now? If it's anything like social media would have us believe, you probably have at least one (but likely many more!). During the pandemic, so many people turned to houseplants. And for good reason. They provide oxygen, a slice of nature, and a sense of purpose in a chaotic and ever-changing pandemic.
But how ecofriendly is our houseplant obsession?
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