The Emerald Review
Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS) is America’s 17th national marine sanctuary and first indigenous-nominated marine sanctuary. After nearly four decades of advocacy led by the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary on October 11, 2024. This national marine sanctuary encompasses 4,543 square miles of […]
Within the pristine rivers and tributaries of southwest Alaska from June to late July, it is impossible to miss the crimson sockeye salmon as they travel upstream to spawn the next generation of anadromous fish. Alaska’s Bristol Bay is home to the natal spawning streams for all five species of Pacific salmon: sockeye, coho, Chinook, […]
On September 14th, 2022, the Boston City Council voted to adopt a new pilot program in Massachusetts that limits or bans the use of fossil fuels in new building developments. With a 9-3 vote, this decision is a step closer to achieving Boston’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Boston will join a handful […]
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 carbon sequestration. Carbon sequestration is the natural or artificial process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and held in solid or liquid form. The ocean is the […]
Humans have recognized nature’s health benefits since ancient times. Many of today’s most important medicines were inspired by the natural world. Yet, nature is more than a source of inspiration. The natural processes in nature provide a model for treating some of the world’s most serious diseases. Today, scientists search for new sources of natural […]