Portia Bharath’s Archive

Nature-Based Solutions Needed to Combat Appalachia’s Growing Flood Risks

This blog is part of a series detailing the flood resilience policy roadmap for Appalachia, released by ReImagine Appalachia, Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and the National Wildlife Federation. Read parts … Read more

Flood Mapping for Appalachia

This blog is part of a series detailing the flood resilience policy roadmap for Appalachia, released by ReImagine Appalachia, Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and the National Wildlife Federation. Read parts … Read more

Debris near the water's edge following a hurricane.

Low-Income Appalachians Face Flood Recovery Challenges

This blog is part of a series detailing the flood resilience policy roadmap for Appalachia, released by ReImagine Appalachia, Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and the National Wildlife Federation. Read parts … Read more

Road debris resulting from a flood.

Appalachia Governments Need More Assistance to Combat Flood Risks

This blog is part of a series detailing the flood resilience policy roadmap for Appalachia, released by ReImagine Appalachia, Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center, and the National Wildlife Federation. Read parts … Read more

Several people sit on the deck of a large boat. One person holding a microphone is speaking to the group.

Bringing Responsible Offshore Wind Development to the Port of Long Beach

Launching a new energy industry like floating offshore wind on the West Coast comes with a number of challenges. Among these is that a multitude of projects and procedural steps … Read more

Using Fire to Fight Fire

2024 has been yet another brutal wildfire season in the United States, with 8.1 million acres burned so far this year. This is no coincidence—warmer, drier conditions resulting from climate … Read more

Mammal with antlers stands among a snow-dusted landscape.

Why the 2024 Farm Bill Can’t Wait

The Farm Bill is a multi-year legislative package that touches on many aspects of farm policy, including support for farmers to adopt sustainable practices that promote wildlife habitat, soil and … Read more

One adult and one small child work outside in a garden bed.

Musing in Missoula: Reflections of an AmeriCorps Member

2024 was a year of pulling cheatgrass, traveling to Lowe’s to exclusively purchase concrete and stacks of terra cotta planter bases, tabling through direct sun and pouring rain, and enjoying … Read more

An adult holding a small wooden structure poses next to a child holding a handmade paper mask over their face.

Bat Week in Missoula

Na na na na na na na na, na na na na na na na na, BAT WEEK! In case you’ve been missing out, we’re here to inform you that … Read more

Stock photo of a wooden entryway table.

Small Steps, One Chair at a Time: 2024 Furniture Scorecard

In today’s world, with the climate crisis and climate anxiety on the rise, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless. However, one powerful way to make a difference is making … Read more