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…

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How Quarantine Affects Our Wildlife

By Nicole Soulas on June 17, 2020

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

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

The Australian Wildfires: Causes and Impacts

The Australian Wildfires: Causes and Impacts

By Scott Johnson on April 4, 2020

Drowned Out: How Marine Noise Pollution is Wrecking Ecosystems

Drowned Out: How Marine Noise Pollution is Wrecking Ecosystems

By Margaret Covert on December 7, 2019

The Future of Bacteria In Our Water

By Emily Hunter on December 7, 2019

Clean Farming: Is Organic the Answer?

Clean Farming: Is Organic the Answer?

By Margaret Covert on October 25, 2019

Culinary Conservation and The Question of Invasives

Culinary Conservation and The Question of Invasives

By Molly Neylan on April 22, 2019

The Great Barrier Reef in Danger

The Great Barrier Reef in Danger

By Megan Crimmins on April 21, 2019

The adaptability and impact of invasive lionfish in Atlantic waters

The adaptability and impact of invasive lionfish in Atlantic waters

By Molly Neylan on March 5, 2019

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…