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Addressing environmental justice

 Addressing Environmental Justice Addison McClure Over the next five to ten years, I truly hope that we can see huge companies make a change. The thing is the issue of climate change is so complex and is different everywhere, that it is not going to change just after one decision. From stuff I have learned in this class, one thing I hope to see is a movement to restore natural habitats. From rainforests, to coral reefs, to reservoirs, I hope that there is a effort to restore those habitats. I do not think these habitats are recognized enough for the work that they do. One example is the wetlands near New Orleans. It is very specific, but when researching the impact of hurricane Katrina, I found that destruction of the wetlands is a huge issue. Wetlands can naturally prevent flooding have followed a natural cycle for years where silt is replaced and washed away. This cycle however has been disrupted by city infrastructure. The man-made canals stop the cycle from happened which then ...
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Do I Make Good Climate Choices?

 Good Climate Choices Addison McClure This is a complex question because everything you do has some impact on the environment. I would like to say that I always have the climate in mind, and that I make the best decisions, but I would be lying. I try to make conscious decisions when I can. I choose to thrift and give my clothes to my family so they  can a another life, but I know that isn't gonna solve the problem because I am not bigger than the fashion industry. What happens to the secondhand clothes when I am not wearing them anymore? I try so use sustainable plasticware when it is available, and I try to avoid single use plastics, but they are everywhere. Sometimes it cannot be avoided. Even through all these doubts though, I still want to try. Reusable shopping bags, researching products before purchasing, and and making a conscious effort to make good climate choices is something I try to do as much as I can.  One thing I have noticed in completing my service hours ...
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The Artic Wildlife Refuge

The Artic Wildlife Refuge  By Addie McClure          A recent issue that the climate was facing was Trump's fight to let oil drilling at the Arctic Wildlife refuge. The Arctic Wildlife Refuge is 19,286,722 acres of land in Alaska that is controlled by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. All of the land provides a great space for conserving habitats for a variety of different species. Trump decided in his final month in office to auction off the land of the refuge to companies to drill on. Previously in 2017, congress opened up the area for drilling, but nothing happened because there is a long process that needs to happen before companies can actually start drilling. Trump also wanted to allow seismic testing to happen at the wildlife refuge which would greatly impact so many of the important species living there. Thankfully many people came to the defense of the refuge. The administration was faced with lawsuits from many groups and petitions wit...
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