It is okay to write with the benefit of hindsight. This is what history is, revisiting the past with a hope for the future.
When I started writing this piece, over twenty-five million people in the world had contracted the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and at least eight-hundred and forty-four thousand deaths had been recorded. The bitter truth is there will be many more.
For several years, Colorado has consistently ranked as one of America’s “fittest” states. With more than 39,000 miles of trails winding throughout the colorful state, it is no wonder that the state has even held the number one position on more than one occasion. Not only do locals frequent the trails, but the striking beauty and vast wildlife of Colorado attract millions of visitors every year.
Read MoreThese days, the only howls Coloradans hear are likely from our own furry canine companions. Colorado hasn’t heard a wolf howl in decades.
Read MoreThe globe is facing a plastic pollution problem. Single-use plastics have undoubtedly played an important role in international commercial development, but they now saturate the world’s coastlines and landfills. However, heightened public and private action and overall awareness indicate an increased willingness by the international community to develop the types of sustainable solutions necessary to effectuate long-term change.
Read MorePer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, are common, non-naturally occurring chemicals that are used in non-stick pans, waterproof clothes, and firefighting foams among other every-day uses. While man-made chemicals in industrial and consumer products are nothing new, PFAS are unique in…
Read MoreA look back at the final year of the decade brings images of global movements against climate change with activists and youth from around the globe taking to the streets to demand action from their governments.
Read More“I have no doubt that the right to a climate system capable of sustaining human life is fundamental to a free and ordered society.” Ann Aiken, former Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, said this in…
Read MoreIn 2019, there were an estimated 88,000 wild horses in the United States. While the flourishing population of such a beautiful animal may seem like good news, it is actually…
Read MoreThe Trump Administration has been quietly eroding anti-corruption initiatives in the natural resources sector. From attacks on…
Read MoreIn classic science fiction, buildings are imagined as towering skyscrapers made of either glass-like materials or perhaps something that has not yet been developed. A recent push for the…
Read MoreEveryone loves puppies, and everyone loves trees. But just as we had to learn to curb and clean up after our dogs, we now need to learn to become responsible tree owners.
Read MoreThe earth’s climate is drastically changing due to the release of Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) emissions, which contributes to an enhanced greenhouse effect. Globally…
Read MoreIn today’s world, many products are more easily replaced than repaired.
Read MoreThe Amazon Rainforest has often been referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” producing 20 percent of the world’s oxygen while absorbing…
Read MoreClimate change is fundamentally reshaping the Arctic. For decades, there has been a progressive, year-by-year decline in both the thickness and extent of Arctic sea ice. This dramatic change not only impacts…
Read MoreIn January of 2019, an international agreement to reduce the emissions of potent greenhouse gases used in air conditioning and refrigeration was ratified by over 70 countries. The United States was not one…
Read MoreFor the past fifty years, California has consistently held a leadership position in the fight against climate change. Following President Trump’s announcement to withdraw the United States from…
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