Currently, the global average atmospheric carbon dioxide measure is just over 400 parts per million, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. This means that there is more carbon dioxide in our atmosphere now than there has been for … Continue reading Too big to fail: Why we need a Green New Deal

The World Wildlife Fund is a non-governmental organization widely known for advocating wilderness preservation and the reduction of human-caused environmental impact. Its logo? A panda, an animal most commonly found in Asia. The selection of a panda logo subtly implies … Continue reading The Midwestern climate change experience

Photo courtesy of the National Park Service As an environmentalist, I often find myself trapped in what I like to call a “sustainability bubble.” I study with other sustainability students, I spend time in nature and I surround myself with … Continue reading Bursting the sustainability bubble