climate
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What Happened to the Zero Waste Lifestyle Movement?
An interview with Karen Chaw of The Daisy Refillery Since September of 2023, I’ve been receiving regular deliveries of household and personal care essentials straight to my home. Shampoo and conditioner, various soaps, lotion, dish scrubbers, the like. Pretty normal,… Continue reading
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The Politics of a Park (Pt. 2)
An examination of two iconic NYC parks Yesterday I presented an outline for all the things a park should be in the 21st century. Using that rubric, I analyzed one NYC park I recently visited: the High Line. If you haven’t yet, read… Continue reading
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What Should A Park Be In This Century? (Pt. 1)
An examination of two iconic NYC parks I had the great fortune of visiting New York City for the first time in earnest a few weeks back. The Big Apple delivered everything it promises, from architectural brilliance to buzzing energy… Continue reading
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Climate Week 2026
My reflections Climate Week, my Super Bowl. Last week was San Francisco’s fourth year, and my third in attendance, of a whole week (technically 9 days) dedicated to multidisciplinary talks, meetups, panels, excursions, networking events, trivia nights, and more, all… Continue reading
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Can Courts Deliver Climate Justice for Children?
The (metaphorical) jury’s still out Times are dark in the US. There’s a laundry list of ways that’s true, but climate is certainly on the list. What can be done when day after day this federal government bludgeons climate progress,… Continue reading
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Takeaways from the Latest Climate Film, The Lost Bus
The story of the 2018 Camp Fire has come to Hollywood. The Lost Bus has been described as a thriller, a real-life survival drama, and a disaster movie. It’s a zoomed-in story of the deadliest wildfire in California history to… Continue reading
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How to Join the Native Plant Revolution
Even if you don’t have a yard A few weeks ago, I shared my brother’s story of turning our parents’ yard into a native prairie oasis. Native plants give us a sense of place, strengthen our food system, fortify ecosystem… Continue reading
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Building a Thriving Ecosystem at Home
A native yard success story Someone recently asked me what I miss about living in Missouri. My answer kind of surprised me: bugs. As a San Francisco resident now, I miss the humid environment I grew up in, not because… Continue reading
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The Climate + Palestine Connection
The face of the climate activism movement, Greta Thunberg, has lost the media’s fervor since her fame hit fever pitch back in 2019. But over the past few weeks, Thunberg briefly returned to the media limelight. The world turned to… Continue reading
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Guide to More Ethical Travel
Today is June 5, 2025. For many, that means summer break is quickly approaching. Work loads starting to lighten, schools closing for the season, temperatures rising, the days lengthening. Prime time for travel. Family vacations, trips with friends, solo excursions… Continue reading
Clarity in Catastrophe 