Progress Made on the Giant Panda National Park in China
By Tian Liao
At the UN Biodiversity Conference in October 2021, President Xi Jinping announced the formal establishment of a network of five national parks, covering a total…
The Ecological Disaster of Smokey the Bear
By Erica Judd
“Remember Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires,” is a phrase that most people in the United States recognize. Smokey the Bear, a black bear with…
The Race to Curb Stormwater Runoff
By Abby Van Selous
A wet, heavy snow falls. It accumulates on sidewalks and roads, creating perfect conditions for cars to skid out of control and for people to…
Sustainable Plastics: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
By Abigail Grassick
Are new plastic technologies actually a step towards a more sustainable future, or are they just another example of corporate green washing? It is no…
The Ocean and Carbon Sequestration: Leveraging the Ocean’s Carbon Capture Potential
By Hannah Connell
The ocean is vital for sustaining life on Earth. By providing oxygen to the atmosphere and absorbing carbon dioxide emissions, the ocean regulates climate through…

Under the Radar: The Implications of the Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline
By Liam Fitzpatrick
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met in Moscow to discuss the implementation of a national…
Everything You Need To Know About The Copenhagen-26 Summit
By Tala Altabsh
The Copenhagen-26 Climate Summit (COP26) was the United Nation’s 26th climate change conference that took place in Glasgow, Scotland from…
World Leaders Gathered at the 15th UN Biodiversity Conference in Kunming to Address Global Biodiversity Loss
By Tian Liao
After being postponed three times, the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity’s Fifteenth meeting, known as…
In the Post-Pandemic World, the United States Needs a Civilian Climate Corps
By Indrani Malhotra
“When I think of climate change, I think of jobs.” President Biden has long echoed this mantra, from the early…
Michelle Wu is Our New Mayor: What Are Her Climate Change Policies?
By Meghan Walsh
Michelle Wu was elected Mayor of Boston on November 2, 2021 after defeating opponent and fellow Boston City Council member…

Posts published in “Culture”

The Prospect of Climate Refugees and the Urgency of Now

The Prospect of Climate Refugees and the Urgency of Now

By Iffany Zou on June 19, 2022

Global warming has been wounding our Earth for decades, but now a new prospect presents itself: the prospect of climate refugees. In recent years, climate-induced…

Turkey: the Unexpected Wild Bird of Boston

Turkey: the Unexpected Wild Bird of Boston

By Abby Van Selous on February 25, 2022

The Adverse Effects of Ecotourism as Seen in Yosemite National Park

The Adverse Effects of Ecotourism as Seen in Yosemite National Park

By Kelly Schisa on February 19, 2022

Individualism in the United States: A Cause of Climate Denial

Individualism in the United States: A Cause of Climate Denial

By Natalie Clott on February 18, 2022

The Fast Rise of Slow Fashion

The Fast Rise of Slow Fashion

By Tala Altabsh on February 17, 2022

The Rise of Geothermal Energy in Iceland

The Rise of Geothermal Energy in Iceland

By Olivia Bible on February 15, 2022

Masculinity and Environmentalism: What it Means to Be a Man in America

Masculinity and Environmentalism: What it Means to Be a Man in America

By Liam Fitzpatrick on January 31, 2022

Recent Rise In Murders of Environmentalists Across The Globe

Recent Rise In Murders of Environmentalists Across The Globe

By Lexi Svarczkopf on January 30, 2022

Environmental Ethics: Human-Nature Dualism of the Anthropocene

Environmental Ethics: Human-Nature Dualism of the Anthropocene

By Jenny Motzer on January 25, 2022

A Green Future? How Copenhagen, Denmark Plans to Become Earth’s Most Sustainable City

A Green Future? How Copenhagen, Denmark Plans to Become Earth’s Most Sustainable City

By Indrani Malhotra on November 29, 2021

The Prospect of Climate Refugees and the Urgency of Now
By Iffany Zou
Global warming has been wounding our Earth for decades, but now a new prospect presents itself: the prospect of climate refugees. In recent years, climate-induced…
Turkey: the Unexpected Wild Bird of Boston
By Abby Van Selous
Pecking at crumbs beneath metal tables and chairs, city birds mingle together. They strike the ground with their beaks, mistaking string and candy wrappers for…
The Adverse Effects of Ecotourism as Seen in Yosemite National Park
By Kelly Schisa
When the idea to preserve a natural area in Eastern California was first introduced in the summer of 1864, it resulted in just under sixty…
Individualism in the United States: A Cause of Climate Denial
By Natalie Clott
A highly influential study from 2013 revealed that 97% of scientists agreed that human action was responsible for the climate crisis. This statistic shook the…
The Fast Rise of Slow Fashion
By Tala Altabsh
In the last two decades, technology has transformed the world. While some people may argue that technology has increased the efficiency of many processes and…