The Emerald Review

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…
The Future of Bacteria In Our Water
By Emily Hunter
Reflecting on Summer 2019, the news was full of stories of changing waters and an increase in different organisms inhabiting oceans, lakes, and other bodies…

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…
Who Writes Our Climate Legislation?
By Andrew Kelbley
With the 2020 election only a year away, a number of Democratic candidates have released their plans to address anthropogenic…
The Great Green Wall: A Wondrous Failure
By Matthew Tate
Africa was building a giant wall of trees. The plan, launched by the African Union in 2007, aiming to plant…

Armed Conflict and the Environment Throughout History

Armed Conflict and the Environment Throughout History

By Megan Crimmins on April 4, 2020

On November 6, 2020, the United Nations will recognize the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict as…

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

Balancing Act: Weighing the Personal Risks of Climate Activism

Balancing Act: Weighing the Personal Risks of Climate Activism

By Sara Mack on April 4, 2020

The Palm Oil Crisis in Borneo

The Palm Oil Crisis in Borneo

By Reese Collins on April 4, 2020

National Parks: A Closed Treasure Chest to the Minorities of America

National Parks: A Closed Treasure Chest to the Minorities of America

By Olivia Amitay on April 4, 2020

The Australian Wildfires: Causes and Impacts

The Australian Wildfires: Causes and Impacts

By Scott Johnson on April 4, 2020

Exploring New Paths: What’s Missing in How We Teach Climate Change?

Exploring New Paths: What’s Missing in How We Teach Climate Change?

By Julia Maruca on April 3, 2020

Climate Continues to Suffer by Severe Environmental Protection Budget Cuts

Climate Continues to Suffer by Severe Environmental Protection Budget Cuts

By Nicole Soulas on April 3, 2020

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…
Bhutan: The World’s Only Carbon-Negative Country
By Matthew Tate
Despite many international summits and conferences in the past few years, governments around the world are struggling to reduce their carbon footprint. However, through all…

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…
The Weymouth Compressor Station: Profits Over People
By Amelia Murray-Cooper
For the past few years, a proposed natural gas compressor station in Weymouth, Massachusetts has stirred controversy among activists who oppose the station’s environmental and…
Private Sector Response to the Climate Crisis
By Jennifer McMullin
All eyes fell on global leaders to bring forward new plans of action to avert catastrophic climate change during the most recent United Nations Climate…