“People must feel that the natural world is important and valuable and beautiful and wonderful and an amazement and a pleasure.”
David Attenborough
Articles on the Environment
The survival of our species rests on a healthy environment. Articles that share information about the environment or discuss issues and ideas surrounding nature and environmental aspects can all be found in this section.
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Nevada Plants – Tackling Tough Times With Trees
Addressing issues like the climate crisis and food insecurity, Nevada Plants plants trees around Nevada, reducing urban heat islands and food deserts.
Las Vegas is Abuzz With Mojave Native Bees
This World Bee Day, learn more about some of the many native bees you might find here in the Mojave Desert!
Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 3: ‘That Funny Feeling’
In part three of my climate crisis song series, we’ll dissect the song, ‘That Funny Feeling’ by Bo Burnham, and the related themes of rising sea levels, existentialism, & desensitization.
Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 2: ‘Split’
Continuing my climate crisis songs series, I discuss ‘Split’ by 88rising & NIKI, and extreme weather fluctuations from the climate crisis.
Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 1: ‘Feels Like Summer’
For Earth Month, I wanted to write about references to the climate crisis in music. We begin with ‘Feels Like Summer’ by Childish Gambino.
Top 6 Native Mojave Plants to Make Your Home Bird-and Pollinator-friendly
Want to add color and life to your garden while making it even more rooted in the landscape we live in? Check out the top 6 native Mojave plants to make your home bird and pollinator friendly!
10 Common Urban Birds in the Las Vegas Valley
Have you met your feathered neighbors? Birds are one of the most accessible ways to learn about nature in the Las Vegas Valley.
Clark County Goes “All-In” on Climate Action
Climate optimists in Clark County have come together to develop the All-In Clark County initiative, a plan to respond to the climate crisis!
Fast Fashion: History, Controversy, and Solutions
Fast fashion is known for its short-product life cycles and cheap prices coupled with consumers’ impulse buying, which results in massive amounts of waste.