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A woman in outdoor hiking gear stands on a scenic mountain trail with a lush green valley stretching behind her. She is wearing a blue and gray rain jacket with red accents, a gray cap with a logo, and a plaid shirt underneath. She smiles at the camera while holding a small whiteboard with the handwritten message “#EarthToParis.” The background features rolling hills covered in dense forest, with misty clouds partially obscuring the distant peaks. The foreground includes patches of moss, rocks, and small flowering plants.
Climate Change | Economy & Society | Policy

Did We Just Enter the Era of 1.5°C Warming? Scientists Say It’s Likely

How Spreading Rock Dust on Farms Could Help the U.S. Fight Climate Change
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How Spreading Rock Dust on Farms Could Help the U.S. Fight Climate Change

A polar bear walks across melting sea ice, with illustrated industrial factories emitting smoke superimposed in the foreground. The image conveys the connection between human-driven greenhouse gas emissions and the rapid melting of Arctic ice, highlighting the impacts of climate change on wildlife and ecosystems.
Climate Change | Economy & Society | Policy

How a Warming Arctic Could Disrupt Everything from Weather to Food Security

A split-image representation of globalization and its impact on climate change. The left side depicts a smoky industrial scene with factories emitting pollution into a hazy sky. The right side features a clear blue ocean with small islands and coastal infrastructure, symbolizing vulnerable communities at risk from rising sea levels. At the center, a vibrant Earth emphasizes the global interconnectedness of these issues. The contrasting imagery highlights the dual nature of globalization—both its environmental challenges and its potential for fostering solutions
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How Globalization Shapes Our Climate and What We Can Do About It

An animated collage of humorous climate change protest signs and memes. The images feature creative and witty slogans such as ‘Humans destroy climate, climate destroys humans,’ ‘Me and the Earth having a meltdown,’ and ‘I’m sure the dinosaurs thought they had time too.’ Overlaying the collage is a cartoon Earth with a thermometer in its mouth, symbolizing global warming. The visuals highlight the use of humor to address serious environmental issues
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Can Humor Help Young Climate Activists Turn Laughter Into Action?

Image of small plants growing on stacks of coins, gradually increasing in height from left to right, symbolizing financial growth and sustainability. A glowing light bulb sits on the right, representing innovative ideas and energy efficiency, set against a lush green background
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Want to Save the World? Pay off Your Consumer Debt… And Declutter

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Ikigai: Our Best Ally in Climate Activism?

Instant Gratification vs. Climate Cooperation: The Marshmallow Test of Climate Change
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Instant Gratification vs. Climate Cooperation: The Marshmallow Test of Climate Change

A group of diverse college students walking together outdoors, smiling and holding books and notebooks, with a modern cityscape in the background and sunlight illuminating the scene
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The Truth About Affirmative Action: What the Data Reveals

A young child sits against a backdrop of a sprawling river delta, building a colorful tower of blocks. The image symbolizes creativity and imagination as tools for designing solutions to complex environmental challenges like delta management and climate adaptation
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Visionaries Wanted: The Role of Creativity in Climate Survival

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Not everything gets a fossil. Some creatures vanis Not everything gets a fossil. Some creatures vanish without a trace. A new study helps explain why: • Bigger animals change their chemistry as they decay • Shrimp create oxygen-poor pockets that preserve tissue • Small, soft creatures break down too fast • Even buried side-by-side, fates can diverge • Fossilization isn’t just luck—it’s body chemistry This changes how we read the fossil record. Absence doesn’t always mean extinction. It might just mean decay erased the evidence. Read the full story in the Link in bio
“Why aren’t you trying to save pandas?” Som “Why aren’t you trying to save pandas?” Someone once asked me that while I was knee-deep in a project to protect river ecosystems full of overlooked species—tiny fish, insects, swampy plants no one notices. But that question stuck. A new study introduces a broader, smarter way to think about conservation symbols: • Not just pandas or tigers • But forgotten rivers and extinct pigeon flocks • Even a cartoon bear or a single tortoise They call them “flagship entities”—symbols that resonate deeply with specific audiences. What matters isn’t charisma. It’s connection. Relevance. Impact. And that means the faces of conservation must evolve too. You don’t have to be famous to be worth saving. Check the full story in the link under my name above. Full Story in the Link in Bio
Being an international student means learning more Being an international student means learning more than science. Here are 5 things I had to figure out quickly: • “Interesting” didn’t always mean they liked my work • Asking questions showed confidence, not confusion • Silence in meetings meant different things than back home • Networking wasn’t arrogance—it was how people got ahead • English wasn’t just a language—it shaped whose voice mattered When I started my PhD, I wasn’t fluent in English, and I didn’t fully understand the academic culture around me. I had to learn how to communicate, belong, and make an impact—all at once. If you’ve ever felt that gap, how did you navigate it?
The climate is moving faster than evolution. (And The climate is moving faster than evolution. (And this wildflower proves it.) Researchers tried a simple test: Move alpine plants to warmer spots. Here’s what they found: • Local plants struggled • Some are already maladapted today • Gene flow won’t save them • No perfect seed to move around • Future success? Patchy at best Adaptation isn’t guaranteed. Survival takes more than hope. Full story in the link in bio
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