Today's post goes along with my bucket list series. I had to take a break from posting on Friday's for a while because I got so busy, but I'm hoping to continue with it from now on! While this post isn't about a specific place, this has a lot to do with travel and going … Continue reading Tourism and the Environment
Gatekeeping the Environment
Today's post is a little different, as it doesn't directly deal with specific environmental issues. However, I think "gatekeeping" is an important thing to talk about when it comes to the environment, which is meant for everyone. First, what is gatekeeping? Gatekeeping is the activity of controlling, and usually limiting, general access to something. In … Continue reading Gatekeeping the Environment
The Environment and Mental Health
*Trigger warning* This post will discuss topics in mental health such as suicide, mental disorders, and traumatic events. If you are having issues, please take care of yourself and talk to someone you trust! Hello everyone! I am so excited about this post. I know the environment and mental health may seem like an unlikely … Continue reading The Environment and Mental Health
Current Events: August 2020
Hey guys! I took a little break but I am back! With my busy schedule and a lot going on right now, I thought it would be useful to write a post about some current events. First up, what is going on in California? Wildfires have once again been sweeping the state; this happens pretty … Continue reading Current Events: August 2020
The Environment and Capitalism
Hello everyone! In today's post we'll be discussing something I had not taken the time to research before...capitalism. If I'm being honest, the debates and arguments over capitalism and the economy in terms of their environmental implication has always scared me off. I definitely didn't know enough about capitalism or the economy before this year … Continue reading The Environment and Capitalism
Unofficial Travel Bucket List: Egyptian White Desert
Welcome to week one of Walk the Earth's Unofficial Travel Bucket List! This week we are learning about: Egypt and the White Desert! White Desert Where is the White Desert? The White Desert is located in Farafra, Egypt. Farafra (واحة الفرافرة) Facts: It is in the large Western Desert of Egypt, between Dakhla and Bahariya … Continue reading Unofficial Travel Bucket List: Egyptian White Desert
2020 Election: Biden vs. Trump on the Environment
Before we start: if you are not registered to vote, PLEASE take a minute to do so here. For other information about how to vote, where to vote, and when, click here. Hey everyone! There is officially less than 100 days until the 2020 presidential election (Nov. 3)! Because of this, I thought now was … Continue reading 2020 Election: Biden vs. Trump on the Environment
Walk the Earth’s Unofficial Travel Bucket List: Introduction
An introduction to my new weekly series: a travel bucket list!
How to be a Better Ally and Activist
I've been talking a lot on here about a few different issues relating to environmental justice and social justice....but after reading about these things, where do we go from there? We are in a new phase of activism and allyship that many of us might have little to no experience with. Whatever the reason it … Continue reading How to be a Better Ally and Activist
Women in STEM and the Environment
Another installment in my series of writing about social justice issues/bringing awareness to marginalized people!! I have been loving learning about issues and people I have never heard of or looked into before, and I hope you all are also learning a lot! Today's post is about women in STEM, and the obstacles women face … Continue reading Women in STEM and the Environment