Efforts To Protect Wildlife
Conservation of our biodiversity does not only demonstrate foresight, but it also protects the natural resources so vital to our own continued existence. The value of any single species to an ecosystem is immeasurable, the environment will not endure without its species, despite its size. As a state we are doing a lot of things […]
I’m a teenager dealing with the impact of a changing planet
Growing up in Silicon Valley during the 2010’s, I was surrounded by constant innovation and discovery. By five, I knew how to use an iPad, a laptop, and an iPhone. I was born the year Tesla released its first car. My life, from the beginning, coincided with the technology boom of the world. But as […]
Have we already crossed the tipping point?
My Cold Hometown is Baking By Jim Paymar I was born and raised in the coldest city in the lower 48 States of America, Duluth, Minnesota. It rests on a glacially formed hillside on the western tip of Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake on planet earth. Lake Superior, bounded by Minnesota, Ontario, Michigan, […]
No Animal Too Small To Save
The other day I was sitting in my backyard. There are no oak trees anymore to provide shade, they’ve all been cut down because of insect infestation and super storm Sandy, both disastrous byproducts of global warming. I now sit under umbrellas to keep the scorching, unrelenting sun so I don’t get another sarcoma. The […]
Climate Anxiety: Navigating a Doomed World
Climate anxiety occurs when one feels fear and worry of the consequences of climate change. To an extent, I believe that everyone experiences this lurking fear on some level. When you turn on the news you see the latest devastating wildfire, open instagram and you will see your friends sharing stories of sea animals being […]
SAFE Worldwide in 2022
A Look Into the New Year As we all know the past few years have not been easy. This is especially true for thousands of endangered species around the world. With the pandemic and subsequent shutdowns came a dramatic drop in conservation tourism and funding. Funding that provides much-needed assistance to teams in the field […]
Women. The Future of Conservation.
Unfortunately, as with many decisions in the world women are disproportionately left out of the discussion when it comes to conservation. Less than 30% of researchers are women. They are paid less, their findings are not taken as seriously, and they find themselves discriminated against in a variety of ways in the field. Yet still, […]
Can Wildlife Adapt to Climate Change?
The phrase “climate change” provokes a different response in everyone. Some worry about the future for their children and humanity, others worry about the impending political effects, some don’t believe in it at all. The one thing that most can agree on is the fact that the environment will be forever changed. For humans, this […]
Celebrating and Appreciating Diversity
Our planet Earth thrives off of diversity. From ethnic backgrounds and cultures to the beautiful biodiversity exhibited in Earth’s coral reefs, it is evident in many ways that diversity is what strengthens humanity and wildlife. Diversity has a plethora of benefits, including a variety of perspectives, increased creativity & productivity, boosted performances, and a stronger […]
