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The Willow Project is Closer to Home Than We Think

Written by Mohini Shanker Aerial view of Nuiqsut, North Slope Borough, Alaska, US On Monday, March 13th, 2023, the Willow Project, an oil drilling project on the Alaska North Slope, was approved by the Biden administration to commence construction. The proposed project, spearheaded by ConocoPhillips, comes with an $8 billion price tag and the titleContinue reading “The Willow Project is Closer to Home Than We Think”

Mother Nature’s Mathematical Patterns

Written by Mohini Shanker– Eco Hub Eco-Rep We’ve all seen patterns in nature, but how–and why– do they actually form? How do they bring together concepts of math and beauty? Let’s jump into one pattern that finds itself in several different natural forms: tessellations. Tessellations are geometric patterns consisting of shapes that cover a 2DContinue reading “Mother Nature’s Mathematical Patterns”

International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day

By Mohini Shanker So what exactly connects the words “sunflower”, “guerrilla”, and “gardening” to make one special day of collective action? Guerrilla gardening is the reclamation practice of planting in neglected public spaces that are not authorized for gardening. Guerrilla gardeners plant flowers and vegetables and maintain the plants in these designated areas, continuing aContinue reading “International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day”

Wetlands Action for People and Nature

World Wetlands Day is an international event celebrated annually on February 2nd. Focused on wetland conservation, restoration, and sustainable usage, the day serves as a reminder for the crucial role wetlands play on our planet. As of 2022, the event is now a designated United Nations international day, with an annual theme of “Wetlands ActionContinue reading “Wetlands Action for People and Nature”