Climate change is real. There, I said it, we’ve gotten that out of the way. We have a lot of tricky and uncomfortable conversations about climate change and how it … Read more
People and Wildlife
A Helping Hand: Conservation on Farms Yields Wins for Wildlife & Our Climate
Conservation farming improves water quality and nutrient retention, reduces soil erosion, increases productivity, and can even mitigate the harsh impacts of climate change. These practices include keeping soil planted between … Read more
Windy Cities
Chicago isn’t the only city that will be known for the wind! Mayors along the coastal states are looking to protect their cities from the harsh effects of climate change. … Read more
Red Tide Rages Along Florida’s Gulf Coast
I’ve always felt lucky to live in Tampa Bay, where a typical morning paddle gets me up-close with manatees, sharks, dolphins, rays, ospreys, anhingas, and a host of other wildlife. … Read more
Go Green! Go City Life!
Green Infrastructure: when you hear it, you immediately think of open fields in rural areas or forests full of trees and wildlife. Have you ever stopped to think about your … Read more
Now That’s Where I Draw the Line!
Have you ever heard the phrase, “I can’t draw a straight line with a ruler”? If you have, you are not alone, millions of Black, Latinx, and Native communities hear … Read more
Houston We Have PPE
Hey you! Yeah, you! Have you ever been told to clean up after yourself? If you have, if we have, it doesn’t show once we step outside, drive along the … Read more
Broadband: Bridging the Digital Divide
Usually, when people think of infrastructure they think of roads, water systems, sewers, and bridges, rarely, if ever, does the internet come to mind. The Covid-19 pandemic showed us just … Read more
Last Strike for Bird Strikes
UPDATE JULY 2021: In response to large numbers of sick and dying birds in states east of the Mississippi River, natural resource agencies recommend ceasing bird feeding to reduce bird … Read more
Investing in Infrastructure will Help Cities Across the Country with Climate Change
What do Chicago, New York, and Detroit have in common? If you guessed that they are all big cities that recently experienced major flooding, you guessed correctly. Cities across the … Read more
