Oyster Boys Conservation
June 16, 2026
Recent headlines have applauded the success of the complete restoration of the Kissimmee River in Florida. In 1962, the U.S Army Corps of Engineers began straightening the once 103-mile river in an attempt to provide flood protection to developing lands in the area surrounding the floodplain. However, almost immediately, the landscape began to experience significant losses in biodiversity, as well as changes to the natural hydrological cycle. The once prevalent waterfowl saw a 90% decrease
The fight against food apartheids and for food accessibility has been a prevalent topic, both in media and government offices, for years. Many communities suffer due to economic and financial reasons, yet some have been given a bad hand from the beginning – all due to racial discrimination and prejudice. This lack of access to quality food shows the critical examinations needed within these city governments and brings to question what could be done to
Deforestation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been ongoing for decades. Forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. Annual deforestation rates exceeded 2.5 million acres in the past five years and are believed to have surged during the COVID-19 pandemic (Schneider, 2020). Poor governance and corruption have created a dangerous mix for the protection of the country’s forests. Constant deforestation and the tropical environment has led to many dangerous landslides in DRC. What
On Monday, February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s Gaziantep Province and sent powerful aftershocks that traveled around 80 kilometers (50 miles) throughout Turkey and Syria. More than 60 aftershocks were recorded. One aftershock measured at 7.5 in magnitude and hit Turkey about nine hours after the initial quake. This is set to be the largest earthquake to hit Turkey since 1939 (Mogul et al., 2023.) The death toll in Turkey has now
As the world grapples with the impact of climate change, the need for renewable energy has become more pressing than ever before. One such form of energy is solar power, which has seen a significant increase in its use in recent years. However, with this increase in demand comes the need for a skilled and trained solar workforce to install and maintain solar panels. The Solar Industry is Growing Indeed, the solar industry is
The Willow Project: What’s going on in Alaska? The proposed Willow Project oil pipeline has been a hotly debated topic in recent months. The pipeline, which would transport crude oil from Alaska’s North Slope to the port of Valdez, has faced opposition from environmental activists and Native Alaskan communities. With the new Biden administration in power, the future of the Willow oil pipeline is uncertain. In this blog post, we will explore the key facts