Archive - The Sentimental Environmental(ist)

Fleeing from Elephants, Going on Joyrides…and Other Final Reflections from Tanzania

In the final installment of my Tanzania travel series, I reflect on the immersive wildlife experiences I had apart from fieldwork.

Aug 17, 2024 •

Lessons Learned from Conservation Fieldwork in Tanzania

In the second installment of my Tanzania travel series, I describe the two weeks I spent in Tanzania’s Burunge Wildlife Management Area to administer an…

Aug 9, 2024 •

July 2024

Adjusting to Life in Morogoro, Tanzania

As a member of the Morally Contested Conservation research team, I traveled to Tanzania in June and July 2024 to further my ongoing research of the…

Jul 27, 2024 •

February 2024

A Conversation with John Williamson on the K-12 Food Rescue Podcast

I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the K-12 Food Rescue Podcast hosted by John Williamson.

Feb 10, 2024 •

January 2024

From Bumps to Bruises: Embracing the Imperfections in Produce

My experience volunteering at my local food pantry is what first exposed me to the extent to which our standards of perfection extend to the food we…

Jan 21, 2024 •

December 2023

[ESSAY] Climate Education in America’s K12 System: Moving Forward Amidst a Series of Setbacks

Seventh grade science teacher Bertha Vasquez has experienced firsthand the effects of a warming world on her life in Miami, Florida.

Dec 24, 2023 •

The Warrior of the Mumbai Monsoons

Dec 24, 2023 •

[ESSAY] Where Civilians and Scientists Unite: Building Resilience in the Face of Climate-Caused Depression and Powerlessness

Swinomish tribal senator Alana Quintasket has spent the majority of her life immersed in the environment that surrounds her home in La Conner…

Dec 24, 2023 •

Congress, We Need You

Dear Members of the United States Congress,

Dec 24, 2023 •

[ESSAY] Fashioning a “Trendy” Mindset

Sure, the fashion industry has its problems. But do consumers make them worse?

Dec 24, 2023 •

A Manhattan Architect’s Outlook on Sustainable Design: Part 2

“In a way, a building is akin to an actual person.

Dec 24, 2023 •

A Manhattan Architect’s Outlook on Sustainable Design: Part 1

We live in a world of buildings.

Dec 24, 2023 •

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