Environment: Conditions & Policies

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Understanding the Dynamics of Social Change

Social change is a fundamental aspect of human existence. We learn to cope with it as we’re socialized as children, a process that continues into adulthood. The media and our conversations around the dinner table, be they political, cultural, or relational, all center around it

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The Volatile Economic Effects of Global Warming

In this article, I explore the causes of climate change, the consequences of global warming, and the long-term implications for the economy and society. I will also discuss strategies for resilience and mitigation, as well as the importance of international collaboration and policy solutions in addressing this global crisis.

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Mt. St. Helens blow down timber

A Lesson from Mt. St. Helens

May 18th, 2022 was 42 years since 1,300 feet of the top and side of Mt. St Helens was blown off and pulverized in an eruption 500 times the power of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, creating chaos and violence here in the Pacific Northwest. Each year, on the anniversary of that tumultuous day, I think about the profound nature of the experience and my adrenaline-charged involvement with it.

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