Follow Maggie's short stories of climate change and conservation. In northeast Cambodia, the two are inextricably intwined.
What Global Movements are Showing Us
Social and environmental justice movements right now are showing us the power of our collective voices and actions. These issues are deeply important, and while there is different gravity to various causes, there might be some parallels too. White people are becoming more aware of their privilege, of white supremacy, of how they can be *actively* …
Climate Reality: The Training and the Takeaways
Vicky, to my right, was in her 70s and has been an environmental advocate for over forty years. Antonia, to my left, was just beginning college and wasn’t quite sure how she could become a champion for the climate. I was just settling in to Climate Reality Leadership Training in Atlanta, Georgia and meeting my …
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Reflection on Today’s Political Climate
The state of our planet today and the political climate have left me feeling dejected and hopeless lately. I've struggled to put words to my feelings or to understand why I've felt so low. But I do believe in the power of hope and the power that 7 billion people have to do good and …
My Favorite Tree
This tree is my favorite in the world. In 2002 I attended a Hog Island Youth Ecology Camp for 10 days. Towards the end of our camp, the instructors asked us to go for a walk along the east shore trail, find a place where we could sit quietly, and then journal our thoughts about …
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