When atmospheric carbon dioxide dissolves in ocean water, it creates carbonic acid. This process, known as ocean acidification, is the result of increasing carbon emissions and the…… Read more “Climate Change Impacts and Solutions: Ocean Acidification in New York City”
Author: Jordan Heiden
My Climate Story: Snow Angels
I spent most of my childhood in a wondrous place — a mostly desolate, and largely untouched, part of Northern Vermont. I remember trudging through snow that…… Read more “My Climate Story: Snow Angels”
Trash Talking The Gowanus Canal, One Of America’s Most Polluted Waterways
Every morning before I unlock the door to the office, I walk a few extra steps onto the Union Street Bridge just to stop and smell the…… Read more “Trash Talking The Gowanus Canal, One Of America’s Most Polluted Waterways”
100 Concerts And Counting: The Shows & Songs That Shaped Me
I’ve been working hard to beat the winter blues with loads of indie, rock, and EDM shows. My calendar is a true testament to the many late…… Read more “100 Concerts And Counting: The Shows & Songs That Shaped Me”
Fish Are Friends. And Yes, Sharks Count.
Summer wouldn’t be the same without those quintessential blockbuster hits that we all know and love. Jaws, one of the most prominent and successful blockbuster films of…… Read more “Fish Are Friends. And Yes, Sharks Count.”
Cracking the Quarter-Life Crisis
I had never quite understood the term “turbulent twenties” until I was painstakingly trudging through them. I thought college would be the tough part and that it…… Read more “Cracking the Quarter-Life Crisis”
Ditching Meat? Here’s What You Can Expect.
Has your love affair with Meatless Monday finally escalated to a recurring week-long commitment? Whether you’re going vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian, or something in-between, the process of…… Read more “Ditching Meat? Here’s What You Can Expect.”
Diving Into National Geographic’s Encounter: Ocean Odyssey
It’s not every day that you can hop on the subway, head to Times Square, and submerge yourself hundreds of feet below sea level. Thanks to National…… Read more “Diving Into National Geographic’s Encounter: Ocean Odyssey”
Beef Up Your Diet With The New Plant-Based Beyond Burger
For many meat lovers, the thought of giving up that juicy steak is daunting. Unfortunately, with its high carbon emission production rate, meat consumption is a leading…… Read more “Beef Up Your Diet With The New Plant-Based Beyond Burger”
A Scientific Guide to Shrinking Your Carbon Footprint
Whether you lean left, right, or somewhere in between, environmental issues are, and deserve to be, nonpartisan. Sadly, evidence backed up by science often evolves into heated…… Read more “A Scientific Guide to Shrinking Your Carbon Footprint”