Read through my blog to learn about the latest developments in the environmental world, as well as accounts of personal stories and impactful experiences.

Alaska Fairbanks 2/27/23 Alaska Fairbanks 2/27/23

Changing Our Tune: Music as a Unifying Force Against the Climate Crisis

Music moves us to action, a power that environmental nonprofit REVERB is harnessing to spur climate advocacy from millions of fans.

Alaska Fairbanks 1/15/23 Alaska Fairbanks 1/15/23

Hazards Hidden From the Human Eye: Do Micro- and Nanoplastics Accelerate Climate Change?

The ocean removes one-third of our annual carbon emissions from the atmosphere. Microplastic pollution threatens to inhibit this process.

Alaska Fairbanks 12/4/22 Alaska Fairbanks 12/4/22

In the Midst of a Climate Crisis, Indigenous Tribes Demand Their Water Rights. Can They Overcome State Suppression?

Severe droughts in the American Southwest prompt tense debates as water becomes increasingly scarce.

Alaska Fairbanks 11/9/22 Alaska Fairbanks 11/9/22

Reconnecting With the Natural World Through Biophilic Design

How can we tap into our innate desire to interact with the environment while promoting sustainable living?

Alaska Fairbanks 10/15/22 Alaska Fairbanks 10/15/22

Podcast with Arif Ullah: Combatting Corporate and City Neglect with Community Outreach

Arif Ullah, the Executive Director of South Bronx Unite, opens up on the organization’s most important initiative: protecting frontline communities from air pollution.

Alaska Fairbanks 10/4/22 Alaska Fairbanks 10/4/22

“Earth is Now Our Only Shareholder”: Patagonia’s Bold Strides in Sustainability

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard has committed his company to fighting the climate crisis; instead of going public, this sustainably focused business is “going purpose”.

Alaska Fairbanks 9/25/22 Alaska Fairbanks 9/25/22

Podcast with Sophia Michahelles: Utilizing Art to Unify Communities Behind the Fight for Justice

Sophia Michahelles, co-director of the Processional Arts nonprofit, details her role in creating art to stimulate positive change.

Alaska Fairbanks 8/19/22 Alaska Fairbanks 8/19/22

Is 3D Body Mapping Technology the Future of Sustainable Fashion?

Retailers in search of sustainable business methods to reduce textile waste may have found an answer in 3D body mapping tech.

Alaska Fairbanks 7/15/22 Alaska Fairbanks 7/15/22

Scandinavian Spotlight: Wooden Spoons in the Green Capital of the World

Visiting Copenhagen, a global capital of sustainable living, allowed me to experience the benefits of environmentally-based urban planning in action.

Alaska Fairbanks 6/7/22 Alaska Fairbanks 6/7/22

Eco-Friendly Activism or Corporate Greenwashing? The Truth Behind Advertising Campaigns

“Greenwashing” is the practice of corporate deception regarding the true sustainability of a company’s products. As consumers, how can we spot empty environmental promises?

Alaska Fairbanks 5/17/22 Alaska Fairbanks 5/17/22

Podcast with Dr. James Fairbanks: Reclaiming the High Bridge as a Center of Community, Connection, and Green Space

A current member of South Bronx Unite and former chief of staff at the New York City Council, Dr. Fairbanks offers a unique insight into what the High Bridge means to the South Bronx community.

Alaska Fairbanks 4/22/22 Alaska Fairbanks 4/22/22

Earth Week Lessons: Educating Elementary Students on Coral Bleaching

Coral bleaching is a seldom recognized impact of climate change. Educating today’s youth on this phenomenon can help raise awareness!

Alaska Fairbanks 3/30/22 Alaska Fairbanks 3/30/22

Exploring Doughnut Economics: A Novel Economic Model for the Planet and the People

How can the implementation of Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics theory help global economies sustainably thrive in a post-pandemic world?

Alaska Fairbanks 2/9/22 Alaska Fairbanks 2/9/22

Before You Can Say a Fashion Trend “Is The New Black”, It’s Out of Stock and Out of Style

Fast fashion is affordable, accessible, and addictive. But, how is a disposable society affecting the environment?

Alaska Fairbanks 1/24/22 Alaska Fairbanks 1/24/22

What Are the World’s Most Sustainable Companies?

Corporate enterprises are often significant contributors to the environmental detriment of the world. Nonetheless, these select companies have stepped up and begun prioritizing sustainability.

Alaska Fairbanks 11/19/21 Alaska Fairbanks 11/19/21

Was COP26 a Success? Simulating & Examining the Outcomes of the World’s Most Prominent Climate Summit

I co-lead a simulation of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference through my school’s Sustainability Initiative. Did the actual conference yield significant progress against climate destruction?

Alaska Fairbanks 10/20/21 Alaska Fairbanks 10/20/21

Recognizing the Plight of Frontline Communities: Attending a South Bronx Unite Community Meeting

I attended a SBU Community Discussion to answer two questions: What issues plague local communities of color, and what methods of outreach can promote equity and amplify residents’ voices?

Alaska Fairbanks 8/4/21 Alaska Fairbanks 8/4/21

Leading Community Members Through Invasive Species Removal: A Day at the Westchester Parks Foundation Green-ternship

Explore my role as a summer intern organizing removal efforts of invasive water chestnut plants from local parks.

Alaska Fairbanks 6/28/21 Alaska Fairbanks 6/28/21

Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest in New York City Highlights the Effects of Climate Change

I visited Maya Lin’s exhibition in New York City, which shows her recreation of a barren forest that was once vibrant with life.

Alaska Fairbanks 5/19/21 Alaska Fairbanks 5/19/21

Is Soybean Cultivation a Leading Cause of Deforestation?

How is this trendy plant-based alternative decimating the natural world?