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…4d ago4d ago
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…4d ago4d ago
Rachel Carson CouncilEnvironmental Justice and Energy in North CarolinaIn my first semester at Duke, I worked on a pro-bono consulting project at the Duke Energy and Climate Club. Our team helped Bex Power, a…4d ago4d ago
Rachel Carson CouncilFireflies: Can We Save Them?Growing up, whenever we visited family on the East Coast, it was a guarantee that we would be greeted by fireflies (lightning bugs) at…Aug 1Aug 1
Rachel Carson CouncilCan Environmental Justice Exist in Puerto Rico Without Autonomy?I still remember my family’s first drive across Puerto Rico- a contradiction of sights. On one side, you had the other-worldly landscapes…Aug 1Aug 1
Rachel Carson CouncilElk v. Industry: The Battle for Habitat in the Cascade’s Wood Pellet ZonesThe Cascades Range, or Cascades, is a majestic mountain range stretching over 700 miles from southern British Columbia through Washington…Jul 31Jul 31
Rachel Carson CouncilPesticides in the Water?After the Second World War to meet the growing food demands of an increasing population, farmers had to cultivate increasingly high-yield…Jul 24Jul 24
Rachel Carson CouncilTrail Trouble: Encounters with Nature’s InvadersThere is truly nothing more rejuvenating than spending time outside. I’ve always known this to be true. When I’m overwhelmed with…Jul 23Jul 23
Rachel Carson CouncilWardrobe Wasteland: Plastics in Your ClothingThe apparel (fashion) industry, particularly fast fashion, is infamously one of the largest producers of greenhouse gas emissions. But this…Jul 22Jul 22
Rachel Carson CouncilThe Offshore Technology Conference: A Platform for Greenwashing?The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) held annually in Houston, Texas is one of the biggest energy events in the state. The conference…Jul 19Jul 19