Rachel Carson CouncilThe Dangers of the 2024 Farm BillGrowing up, I have had the chance to live in various US environments — suburban, rural, and urban. My family’s move to Camden, North…4d ago4d ago
Rachel Carson CouncilProtecting Blind Bay: A Conservation BattleYears ago, my grandparents owned a cozy cottage that looked out on the rippling river waves. They sat on their rocking chairs and watched…6d ago6d ago
Rachel Carson CouncilNatural Gas: “Bridge Fuel” or “Fossil Fuel Trap”?I first heard people referring to natural gas as a “bridge fuel” while researching methane emissions during high school in China. Before…Aug 22Aug 22
Rachel Carson CouncilSoundtrack Nature: Rediscovering Birdsong and WonderIt was the spring semester of my senior year at Loyola University Maryland. The campus was starting to bloom. Our quad, an accredited…Aug 22Aug 22
Rachel Carson CouncilSounding Orcas on Monterey BayThe waves tossed and caught our weight like a plaything. I tucked the audio recorder into my pocket and braced against the wind. My…Aug 15Aug 15
Rachel Carson CouncilGaming for Good: Environmental Video Games?Since I was little, I’ve always loved video games. There’s something magical about being transported to another world through a simple…Aug 15Aug 15
Rachel Carson CouncilDance and Environmental JusticeInspired by RCC Stanback Fellow, Jack Sanitate’s blog post, Staging Change: Theater and the Environment? and driven by my passion for dance…Aug 15Aug 15
Rachel Carson CouncilThe Ugly Truth Behind Beach NourishmentYet another house in Rodanthe on the Outer Banks of North Carolina has collapsed into the ocean. This is the sixth beachfront residence to…Aug 14Aug 14
Rachel Carson CouncilIs Solar a Farmer’s Enemy?Recently when gathering news about solar energy developments, I discovered that officials in Lexington, Kentucky are petitioning to stop a…Aug 6Aug 6
Rachel Carson CouncilRiding the Wave of Renewable EnergyThere is something severely frigid about surfing in the Pacific Ocean of Northern California in winter. No matter the wetsuit you are…Aug 6Aug 6