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The Amazon burns, but it’s ourselves we need to be praying for
As a diver, the vastness and power of the ocean have always been both grounding and humbling to me. Humbling because when in the ocean, you can see how small, vulnerable, and –dare I say –insignificant we really are, and...
Can Humanity’s History be the Solution for our Future?
Last year I read Yuval Noah Harari’s bestseller Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. The book is an exploration of the history of humanity on Earth, and how we came to form our current civilizations (this is not an ad...
Gen Z. Leading the Charge on Climate Justice – Here’s How
As we work towards transitioning to a low-carbon future, issues of equity, justice, and inclusion need to be at the center of the conversation to ensure new systems do not perpetuate inequities of the past. Below we explore how the...
Here’s To The Women Leading In The Climate Movement
Climate change poses great and undeniable threats to all of humankind, but as many other issues do, it disproportionately impacts women and girls. Whether collecting water, growing food, or managing energy use for the home, women are often the first...
More than Rockets and EVs: Elon Musk’s quest for the future
Elon Musk is a highly polarizing figure. Whether you love, hate, admire or criticize him, everyone seems to have a passionate opinion. Musk is most widely known as a serial entrepreneur and the brain behind Tesla, Space X, Hyperloop One,...
The Carbon Footprint Of Your Gifts
The day after Thanksgiving marks the turning of a season ––sunlight becomes scarce, trees across the state are draped with lights, and people across the country begin buying gifts for the holiday season. As early as first of November, we...
Cooler Earth Returns for Season 2
Climate change lies at the intersection of humans and nature. The Earth is a patchwork of ecosystems that combine to create one living, breathing being. And the atmosphere is its lungs. A delicate balance exists between our atmosphere, soil, and...
Finding the Climate Change Endzone
“Putting a price on carbon is the difference between 4th & inches versus 4th & long. Regardless, we can no longer decide to punt.” - Michael Green The National Football League reported revenue of $14 billion in 2016. Combined with the...
Lack of Trees in Boston Leaves the City Lagging on Climate Goals
BY JILL CLINTON, JUNE 21st 2018 On Monday, Councilor Pressley and Councilor O’Malley held a public hearing to address challenges the city is facing in meeting its goal of cover 35% of the city with trees by 2030. Despite wide support, the...