Julia SmithForeigners to NatureWhen I was about 7 or 8, I invited my best friend to come car camping with my family and me; we were headed to the coast, and I was…Apr 23, 2019Apr 23, 2019
Julia SmithDiscomfort as NecessityFor as long as I can remember, the outdoors have been my way to recharge, renew, and feel peaceful. At a young age, my mom taught in me…Apr 9, 2019Apr 9, 2019
Julia SmithEating AnimalsIn Eating Animals, author Jonathan Foer offers a pragmatic and logical stance on the controversy regarding consuming meat and animal…Mar 26, 2019Mar 26, 2019
Julia SmithIndustrialized Agriculture and Apiculture: A Story of Impressive FailureAgriculture and apiculture are intrinsically and biologically linked. Just as a farmer must provide crops with adequate irrigation and…Mar 13, 2019Mar 13, 2019
Julia SmithGreen-Washing and Brain-WashingOne of the most basic human principals is that we prefer the familiar. We believe that our friends, family, and significant others are…Mar 12, 2019Mar 12, 2019
Julia SmithWhy We Need to go Outside MoreThe fantasy of Disneyland and World has enchanted children and adults alike for decades. The expertly crafted scenery of castles…Mar 5, 2019Mar 5, 2019
Julia SmithHow we are Spending More Money and Having Less FunThe word consumerism is liberally thrown around in the conversation of sustainability and environmentalism. What exactly do people mean…Feb 26, 2019Feb 26, 2019
Julia SmithHistory and Ideologies: An Intimate ConnectionWhen I had just turned nine years old, my dad took me on my first backpacking trip. He helped me carefully pack a large, duffle-style…Feb 12, 2019Feb 12, 2019
Julia SmithExploitation: A Social and Environmental ConcernAs environmental ideologies move past that of conservationism and preservationism towards true ecocentrism, the belief that nature has…Feb 5, 2019Feb 5, 2019