by Admin | May 30, 2014 | Articles, Climate Change, Environmental hazards
According to the US National Climate Assessment released by the White House Tuesday, South Florida is facing some major risks from sea level rises, increasing temperatures and decreased water availability. “Sea level rise presents major challenges to South...
by Admin | Feb 24, 2014 | Articles, Climate Change
Earlier this week, President Obama headed to the Central Valley of California to make his case that the government should better prepare for economic damage that climate change will cause. This is the worst drought California has seen in 500 years. As of last Tuesday,...
by Admin | Jun 26, 2013 | Articles, Conservation, Profiles
With a rich history and wide span of influence, The Audubon Society is one of the most respected names in conservation. Recently, the non-profit organization was the center of a Twitter feud hoax, facilitated by satirical news outfit The Onion, which reported a fight...
by Admin | May 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
In March, President Obama nominated Gina McCarthy as the next head of the EPA. If confirmed for the position, she will become the agency’s thirteenth leader overall and its fourth female leader. A veteran in environmental policy-making, McCarthy would work...