Controversy Surrounding the Willow Project
On March 13, the Biden Administration approved the ConocoPhillips Willow Project, a move some organizations are calling a “carbon bomb,” allowing thirty years of oil and gas extraction in Willow, Alaska. But what does the Willow Project involve, and why is it so controversial?
The United Nations’ High Seas Treaty
On March 4th, following almost two decades of discussion, the members of the United Nations (UN) came to an agreement on marine conservation in the high seas. But what makes this such a historic agreement, and what does it mean for the future of marine conservation?
The Nature of Film
Climate change content can evoke a range of negative emotions, such as anger, grief, despair, fear, and guilt, collectively known as “climate anxiety” or “eco-anxiety.” Evidence from the Annual Review of Environment and Resources suggests that worry about climate change and recognition of its risk can motivate pro-environmental action. However, people must believe that their individual actions can mitigate environmental risks for them to take action.
H5N1 Bird Flu Virus – The Importance of Flu Vaccines
Avian influenza, more commonly referred to as "bird flu," is a virus that is often overlooked when we think of infectious diseases.