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”
Category: Environment
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”
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.”
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”
Mark Your Calendars For Earth Hour 2017!
Every year, the World Wildlife Fund teams up with a number of non-profit organizations to fight climate change. On March 25th, 2017 at 8:30pm, people all around…… Read more “Mark Your Calendars For Earth Hour 2017!”
Not a Scientist? Not a Problem. Coral Bleaching Doesn’t Need to be Complicated.
So you’ve been hearing all about the death of the Great Barrier Reef, and while you want to understand what’s going on in our oceans, the science…… Read more “Not a Scientist? Not a Problem. Coral Bleaching Doesn’t Need to be Complicated.”
Thanks to 2016, I Found My Sense of Purpose
As human beings, we all partake in interesting rituals and follow social contracts that seem only natural to us. New Years, for example, has become a time to reflect…… Read more “Thanks to 2016, I Found My Sense of Purpose”
