I interned with National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) as their communications intern for five months this year. NYFC advocates for all young and beginning farmers by providing business services, policy advocacy, and opportunities to join a network of young farmers and farmer-led chapters throughout the United States. NYFC has 48 …
Passed with a majority vote in both the State Senate and Assembly, Governor Cuomo signed the historic Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (The Climate Act) into law in July of 2019. As perhaps our country’s most comprehensive and aggressive state-level response to the climate crisis, the Climate Act requires …
Our ability to address climate change depends on a convergence of multiple disciplines and actors. Effective collaboration on an interdisciplinary level requires leadership. But what makes an influential leader? On the topic of what makes a great leader in the environmental sector, Trey Taylor of Verdant Power shared a series …
As ongoing global reliance on fossil fuels continues to accelerate climate change, urgency and interest in transitioning to renewable energy sources is increasing. A 2019 survey from the Pew Research Center found that most Americans believe the United States should prioritize expanding renewable energy sources over the continued use of …
Sustainability isn’t about the science – it’s about communication. Or at least that’s what Jeffrey Domanski, Executive Director of the Center for Environmental and Economic Partnership, Director of Hudson Valley Energy, and organizer of Hudson Valley Green Drinks, tells me. Domanski’s beginning in the field of sustainability is one I’ve …
We are now in a state of emergency over climate change due to excessive CO2 in the atmosphere. Trees absorb CO2 and have countless ecological benefits for humans and for biodiversity, so we should plant more. Planting trees leads to substantial carbon sequestration, support of biodiversity, soil preservation, and tree …
Some of my most vivid outdoor memories revolve around the campfire. Whether I was sitting in the laps of my parents with a steaming mug of hot cocoa or wielding sticks with marshmallows, through all these memories there is always one constant: food. As your kids grow up, you might …
An interview with Dr. Kathy Whiteman on leadership in the environmental space Dr. Kathy Whiteman, from Western New Mexico University, and I sat down for a Zoom chat about leadership in the environmental space. Dr. Whiteman started Western New Mexico University’s Outdoor Program back in 2012, and it still remains …
How well do we really know our animal siblings? A year or so ago, I listened to this RadioLab episode on animal intelligence—and it blew me away. Not only was it funny and entertaining, it introduced an idea I had never thought of. Dan Engber, a science writer, argued that the …
While I was sitting at home one night, I decided to watch a new Netflix documentary titled “Seaspiracy.” The name was catchy and seemed interesting as I love learning about the ocean and our waterways. Little did I know that I was in for a rude awakening. While watching …
