The Emerald Review

How Quarantine Affects Our Wildlife
By Nicole Soulas
Stories of wild animals flourishing due to a lack of human activity are spreading virally on social media. From dolphins returning to the Venice canals…
That New Chestnut: The Rise of Genetic-Modification
By Matthew Tate
Although the old adage “money does not grow on trees” may be true, this does not stop scientists and activists alike from their efforts to…
Palm Oil and Biodiversity in Malaysia: Can They Be Reconciled?
By Maneesha Khalae
One of the biggest threats to tropical biodiversity is deforestation. In the case of Southeast Asia, specifically peninsular and East Malaysia, large swathes of rainforest…
The Australian Wildfires: Causes and Impacts
By Scott Johnson
The Australian wildfires that began in June of 2019 have left the continent in ecological disarray. New South Wales and parts of Victoria were hit…
Drowned Out: How Marine Noise Pollution is Wrecking Ecosystems
By Margaret Covert
Throughout Earth’s oceans, approximately 2,270 species are listed as threatened or endangered (“Endangered Ocean,” n.d.). These species of fish, mammals, and more have to compete…

Why China’s Wildlife Consumption Ban Falls Short
By Olivia Amitay
On February 24th, the Chinese government issued a permanent ban on the consumption of all terrestrial wild animals, including their…
Mad Max in the Land of Genghis Khan? How Climate Change is Threatening Stability in Central Asia
By Maneesha Khalae
Central Asia has always had a fraught history with peace: ethnic and political violence, suffering from spillover effects of the…
Armed Conflict and the Environment Throughout History
By Megan Crimmins
On November 6, 2020, the United Nations will recognize the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in…
Balancing Act: Weighing the Personal Risks of Climate Activism
By Sara Mack
It is almost always easier to be apathetic than to devote a large portion of your energy to a specific…
Climate Continues to Suffer by Severe Environmental Protection Budget Cuts
By Nicole Soulas
The fiscal 2021 federal budget proposal totaled to 138 pages and did not include the word “climate” once. Although the…

Why China’s Wildlife Consumption Ban Falls Short

Why China’s Wildlife Consumption Ban Falls Short

By Olivia Amitay on June 17, 2020

On February 24th, the Chinese government issued a permanent ban on the consumption of all terrestrial wild animals, including their hunting, trade, and transportation. The…

Hate With A Green Hat: The Dangers of Ecofascism

Hate With A Green Hat: The Dangers of Ecofascism

By Julia Maruca on June 17, 2020

Farming in the 21st Century: Where We Are Going

Farming in the 21st Century: Where We Are Going

By Scott Johnson on June 17, 2020

Mad Max in the Land of Genghis Khan? How Climate Change is Threatening Stability in Central Asia

Mad Max in the Land of Genghis Khan? How Climate Change is Threatening Stability in Central Asia

By Maneesha Khalae on June 17, 2020

How Quarantine Affects Our Wildlife

How Quarantine Affects Our Wildlife

By Nicole Soulas on June 17, 2020

Working From Home Is Cleaning up Our Air

Working From Home Is Cleaning up Our Air

By Rachel Gentile on June 17, 2020

Armed Conflict and the Environment Throughout History

Armed Conflict and the Environment Throughout History

By Megan Crimmins on April 4, 2020

That New Chestnut: The Rise of Genetic-Modification

That New Chestnut: The Rise of Genetic-Modification

By Matthew Tate on April 4, 2020

Palm Oil and Biodiversity in Malaysia: Can They Be Reconciled?

Palm Oil and Biodiversity in Malaysia: Can They Be Reconciled?

By Maneesha Khalae on April 4, 2020

Vineyard Wind: First Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Project Delayed

Vineyard Wind: First Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Project Delayed

By Jennifer McMullin on April 4, 2020

Hate With A Green Hat: The Dangers of Ecofascism
By Julia Maruca
As we’ve all scrolled social media during these first few weeks of quarantine and confinement, we’ve all likely seen posts of a certain sort: those…
National Parks: A Closed Treasure Chest to the Minorities of America
By Olivia Amitay
National parks have served as a rare place to observe America’s untouched beauty and expanse since their founding in 1916, but is this beauty welcome…
Exploring New Paths: What’s Missing in How We Teach Climate Change?
By Julia Maruca
For an increasingly frustrated adult population, a miraculous youth solution to climate change can seem like an ideal happy ending. With the rise of youth…
American Lawns: Point of Pride or Ecological Disaster?
By Margaret Covert
Now an established aspect of American culture and iconography, the grass lawn is a symbol of status, wealth, and leisure — to have one, you…
Sustainability Shaming: Helpful or Harmful?
By Jennifer McMullin
Sustainability is a hot topic of conversation and debate for people from all generations and geographies, but what does it mean to be sustainable and…

Farming in the 21st Century: Where We Are Going
By Scott Johnson
In the last fifty years, society has made substantial gains toward reducing hunger. However, these means have been largely unsustainable. In 2018, 41 countries required…
Working From Home Is Cleaning up Our Air
By Rachel Gentile
The loss of life caused by the coronavirus is undoubtedly a global tragedy, but the behavioral changes people have made in response to the pandemic…
Vineyard Wind: First Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Project Delayed
By Jennifer McMullin
Offshore wind development in the United States is a popular new renewable energy option which has faced numerous political roadblocks and setbacks. The Bureau of…
The Palm Oil Crisis in Borneo
By Reese Collins
The Indonesian Borneo is burning down due to a growing demand for palm oil. Farmers are illegally clearing the jungles along with the peatlands beneath…
Talking Trash: BU’s Zero Waste Goals
By Olivia Henning
On October 16, 2019, a group of Boston University students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Trustee Ballroom to discuss one thing: waste. Waste contributes…