Week 12: Pest Infestations as a Result of Inadequate Solid Waste DisposalIn previous blog posts, I have discussed the importance of studying the impact of environmental issues on public health. Climate change and…May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Week 11: Saving Soil in Urban ParksI can firmly state that upon registering for this course, issues of soil loss and degradation were absolutely not at the forefront of my…May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Week 10: Marine Bycatch Along New York’s CoastThe fishing industry in the United States is a multi-billion dollar industry that is an integral facet of many communities and local…May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Week 9: Biodiversity Loss Through Extinctions in Arid ZonesThe process of an endangered species reaching a point of extinction is an environmental tragedy that has potential to devastate…May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Week 8: How Climate Change and Population Growth Has Impacted Urban HousingIn 2014, the United Nations released a study showing that more than half of the world’s human population now lives in cities around the…May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Climate Change Practicum: First Half of SemThe first half of the Climate Change Practicum working with the Climate Impact Initiative team has been nothing short of enlightening and…Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
Week 7: Environmental Public Policy: Can a Green New Deal Defeat Big Money in PoliticsIn working towards a goal of an environmentally conscious and sustainable planet, environmentalists must utilize multiple strategies to…Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
Week 6:The quest for environmental justice and sustainability, like many other goals worth fighting for, requires an organized social movement…Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
Week 5: New York City’s Environmental History: Bronx River LifeNew York City is a constantly changing piece of the planet that is consistently in a state of expansion. Every day, the city is built up…Apr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021
