This blog is adapted from my master’s research in using GIS to measure the urban heat island effect across the Chicago region. This interest comes from the fact that as someone who has commuted on many hot nights in/around Chicago, there is an obvious different in how the urban heat island impacts the urban, impervious core, and the tree canopied […]
Climate change has become one of the most pressing issues of our time, with its impacts being felt across the globe. 2023 was the world’s hottest year on record. However, the awareness of the issue is not new, and in fact, has been growing since the 19th century. In this blog, we’ll be taking a look at the top 10 […]
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has gained significant traction as investors increasingly seek to align their portfolios with ethical and sustainable values. In a vacuum, this is awesome news, especially as finance is a major player in our economy, and inextricably linked to the natural world. However, beneath the surface of these investments lies room for […]
Carlin in Jammin’ in New York. 1992. IMDB photo One of my favorite stand up comedians is the late, great George Carlin, and one of his best bits is also among his most misunderstood. In Saving the Planet, Carlin criticizes the early 90’s environmental movement for its efforts to save all sorts of living creatures and endangered species – trees, bees, whales, snails, etc. […]