"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you imagined." -Henry David Thoreau
Biodiversity is a word thrown around by a lot of environmental groups as something really important. What is it, exactly? It’s short for biological diversity, and it refers to the entire variety of life on earth that comprise of all the ecosystems and elements that make the planet “work.” From mushrooms to minke whales, corals …
A quick review of recent air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The scenery is pretty idyllic, but moving to Maine hasn't been perfect. I know I'm pretty privileged to have dropped everything—a pretty awesome life in Washington DC—to move to Vacationland in search of "more." But that's because I live by "Carpe That Fucking Diem." I live with urgency: tomorrow is not guaranteed, and I want …
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* …
It’s been a long time since my last blog entry. Chiefly among the reasons why, is that I’ve not known what to write about. You see, there’s an evolving concept known as climate grief or climate anxiety, and historically I’ve felt immune to it. I’ve been hopeful and positive that humanity can see ourselves out …
May 17 marks International Endangered Species Day and is an opportunity to celebrate and support all life on the planet. News out of the UN’s Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services released in early May painted a stark picture of life on our planet: human activities have put one million species at risk …
Continue reading "On Endangered Species Day—and Every Day—Here’s How to Save the Animals"
To travel alone, what does this mean? To some, it might be frightening, uncertain, perhaps even impossible. To others, to me, it is pure freedom. There is an exhilaration, as if your soul is awakened and your arms are outstretched, embracing a world different from your own. Whether you're traveling some place new and foreign, …
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 …
Continue reading "Climate Reality: The Training and the Takeaways"
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 …
