climate change — Journal — Jasmine M. Harrison

Modern Boheme vol. 13 | Mushrooms are Magical for the Environment

Mushrooms 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.

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Modern Boheme vol. 13 | Indigenous Peoples are Essential to the Environmental Movement

Indigenous 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.

Modern Boheme vol. 12 | Book Review - "The Displacements" by Bruce Holsinger

Honestly, this is the most interesting book I’ve read about a fictional climate catastrophe. Let’s get into the full review.

lifestyle, environmentJasmine HarrisonSeptember 22, 2022september 2022, book review, the displacements, climate change, climate storiesComment

Modern Boheme vol. 10 | How does space tourism impact climate change?

I 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.

Modern Boheme vol. 10 | Joy as Climate Change Resilience

Fragrant 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.

Modern Boheme vol. 8 | Greener Bouquets

If you had to guess before reading ahead, do you think flower bouquets are sustainable? Well, if you said “very sustainable”, you may be surprised to find out that the opposite is true. From transportation costs to the chemicals they’re treated with as they grow to labor, cut flowers aren’t as sustainable as they may seem.

lifestyle, environmentJasmine HarrisonFebruary 9, 2022february 2022, climate change, cut flowers, carbon emissions, bouquetsComment

Modern Boheme vol. 8 | Supporting Our Wetlands

Today is World Wetlands Day and this year’s theme is a call to take action to protect global wetlands. Did you know that according to the U.S EPA, “wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, comparable to rain forests and coral reefs”?

lifestyle, environmentJasmine HarrisonFebruary 2, 2022february 2022, wetlands, world wetlands day, climate changeComment

Modern Boheme | January 2022: Spotlight Series on Youth Activists | Africa

I’m excited to kick off this spotlight series on youth activists that I’ll be releasing every other month this year. Beginning alphabetically, this month’s youth activists hail from Africa, the continent warming faster than the rest of the world as detailed in the recent Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

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Modern Boheme | January 2022: The truth about our carbon footprint

Whether you’ve been in environmental spaces for a while or have just begun your sustainable journey, you’ve likely heard the term “carbon footprint.” In the early 2000s, the oil and gas company BP popularized that term as part of a public campaign (more on that later on).

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Modern Boheme | December 2021: How does climate change impact food vulnerability?

Climate change impacts our entire life and the food we eat is no exception. On all levels–local, regional, national, and global–climate change will likely impact our food security.

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Sunday Brunch Round-up | October 31st-November 6th

Hello friend! Here is this week’s feast for your senses.

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Sunday Brunch Round-up | October 3-9th

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Modern Boheme | September 2021: What is the environmental impact of apple picking?

Apple picking is a beloved autumnal activity. As soon as the weather begins to get a crisp in the air, city dwellers and suburbanites alike hit the road in search of fresh apples, apple cider, and apple cider donuts. But what is the environmental impact of apple picking?

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Sunday Brunch Round-up | September 19-25th

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Sunday Brunch Round-up | September 12-19th

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Modern Boheme | September 2021: America’s Water Infrastructure Problem

Torrential rains flooded parts of the East Coast as Hurricane Ida swept up the country. Along with it came flooding that experts had warned about and that cities were not able to handle. It highlighted the perfect storm that is bearing down on this country: aging water infrastructure and climate change threaten already failing and fragile water systems. As we wait to see what the fate of the $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure deal will be, it’s clear that we need to dedicate a large swath of money to overhaul water infrastructure and to address how urban areas mitigate the impacts of climate change. According to CNN, $55 billion is being proposed to “upgrade water infrastructure” and another $50 billion would be dedicated to “making the system more resilient -- protecting it from drought, floods and cyber attacks.” Will this be enough?

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Modern Boheme | July 2021: Can outdoor spaces in urban areas mitigate climate-change impacts?

On Sundays, sometimes I like to head down to the Upper West Side and grab a bagel and an iced coffee before strolling over to Central Park to find a bench to park on with a book. One of the first outdoor activities I did once it warmed up this year was to visit the cherry blossoms by the Jackie Onassis Reservoir after enjoying a sticky bun on a park bench and watching all of the cute dogs pass me by.

Exhibit Review: Arcadia Earth

Last weekend I visited Arcadia Earth, “a next-generation art exhibition and extended reality experience designed to reignite the conversation around the most pressing environmental issues of our time.” As a project manager for a national environmental leadership network and art lover, I was incredibly curious about how this exhibit would tell the story about climate change in an aesthetically pleasing way.

Modern Boheme | July 2021: What is the impact of eating local, in season produce on climate change?

Summertime is my absolute favorite produce season. From lush cherries to thirst-quenching watermelon to buttery lima beans, it feels like the summer harvest is a love letter from the land. Seasonal produce goes beyond simply tasting delicious, but it also can help support the local economy and reduce climate-change related gas emissions.

Sunday Brunch Round-up | May 2-8th

This week’s feast for your senses.