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Does This Mean War? Ruminations from an Astronaut of the Future
The view through the porthole clouds as the rocket landing kicks up debris from the surface. As it settles, you can see the outside world more clearly...
Fireworks and Fire Season: The Ultimate Foes
While it’s no secret that climate change and forest management play a major role in the spread of California’s wildfires, what’s often overlooked is the human impact…
Is Joe Biden Gonna Save the Planet?
In 2020, I spent a lot of time thinking about the election….
Open Letter to Sec. of Agriculture Tom Vilsack: A Chance for an Equitable USDA
This open letter draws specifically from Vilsack’s past public actions to outline what responsibilities he should prioritize during this rare second chance he has been given. ..
Recalling Absent Knowledge: A Discussion of Aboriginal Representation in Wildlife Tourism and Land Management
Wildlife tourism contributes significantly to Australia's tourism industry…
SOS: Trinity River
The health of the land reflects the health of its people. The Trinity River has provided life to this region since its inception, and to the people of this land, the Chimariko, Nor Rel Muk Wintu, Tsungwe, and Wailaki tribes since time immemorial…
Am I “Outdoorsy” Enough?
Growing up in suburban New Jersey, I never felt connected to nature like the people I saw in National Geographic magazines…
We Didn’t Start the Fire. Or Did We?
In the summer of 2019, it was estimated that more than 8,000 of Australia’s endearing icon, the koala, were killed….
Navigating the Field of International Development as a Newcomer: Lessons Learned
Last summer, I worked on my first development project ever…