Sustainable Fashion Did you know that the fashion industry accounts for 10% of global emissions (1)? Yep! In fact, the textile industry is the second largest emitter after the fossil fuel industry. Fashion manufacturing releases 1.2 billion tonnes of Co2 annually! (1). What is it about making clothes that has caused the fashion industry to …
Paradise Found: A Closer Look at the Vanderbilt Greenhouses
It’s hard to miss the current urbanization taking place in Nashville. Music City is currently listed as the 7th fastest growing city in the nation according to Forbes (1). However, Nashville’s development isn’t the only thing growing this year. The Vanderbilt Greenhouses, located at Stevenson 2715, feature 7 greenhouse rooms containing both sub-tropical and tropical plants, …
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From the Ground up Podcast are here!! Check them out on the new Podcast tab! Here is episode 1! Episode 1: Want to know more about the Milankovitch Cycles? Here's my guide!
Thoughts on Meeting Sir David Attenborough
The icing on the cake of my abroad experience was getting to talk to Sir David Attenborough. The man who inspired me, and thousands of others, to pursue the field of earth sciences. David, most notably known for his Planet Earth narrations, was just like you'd imagine he’d be: Bright-eyed, wiley, and …
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Artist Spotlight- Mariah Reading’s Eco Art
Ever wonder what happened to that bubblegum wrapper little Timmy left in the park? If yes, then you have got to meet Mariah Reading. Apart from being an incredible artist, she is a warm and passionate person keen on increasing environmental awareness. Mariah has started a series in which she paints liter into the landscapes …
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Conservation in Morocco
I recently had the privilege of visiting Morocco. Picture freshly stitched quilts of farmland laid onto rolling hills slumping in the shadow of the Atlas Mountains... only to be outdone by the Sahara Desert. Your brain may struggle to create a sense of place because it feels like being in the South of France, …
Artist Spotlight- KC Katalbas
SPACEY KC// SPACE ART WITH KC KATALBAS There’s nothing quite like the wonders of far-flung galaxies in a night sky. Space has both humbled, startled and amazed us with its limitless boundaries. Local Nashville artist, KC Katalbas, brings the stars to the canvas in an attempt to put the sublime at eye level. Her …
Let’s Talk: minorities in earth science
Upon starting my Earth and Environmental Science major at Vanderbilt I was a bit startled by how few minorities were present in the major. In truth, I often felt internally vexed about my choosing earth science as a major. I wondered why so few blacks were involved in environmental science and outdoor recreation? I …
A Guide to the Big 5
Perhaps you've heard about the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs, but did you know there have been five mass extinction events throughout earth’s history? These events have dramatically altered the proliferation of life on the planet and helped spur on the rise of mankind. Here's a quick guide the big 5. ORDOVICIAN- SILURIAN …
Sunny-Side Up
The Future of Solar Renewables in the UK Let's face it environmental science isn't always so bright. At its core lies the ever-increasing reality that much of the natural world is devastated. However, in response to this devastation major changes in the way we produce energy are taking place. In particular, the optimization of the …
