In ENVS 160 the texts we read and projects we’ve done not only served to teach us the base of environmental thought but also gave us ways to approach our personal and scholarly life. Many of the works we have read have both implicitly and explicitly have given ways to live one’s life and change […]
Rules make the world go round
Who Rules the Earth? poses many important questions about what is the best way to approach environmental problems such as loss of biodiversity. Paul Steinburg examines specific examples to show which methods work well and which have had problems. Throughout his book his main underlining argument in all the chapters is that institutional action in […]
Connections connections everywhere
Throughout ENVS 160 there have been four distinct sections. There are many connections between the works we have read emphasizing important lessons to better understand environmental thought. The interconnectedness in Environmental Studies shows in the interconnectedness between the works we have read this semester. Three major connections are between Contemporary writings and Who Rules the […]
Thought I had Everything Figured Out…
By Juliana Prendergast Since early in my high school career I knew I wanted to major in Environmental Studies. It seemed like the perfect way for me to learn how to make a difference in the world. I didn’t know exactly everything that ENVS would entail but after taking biology, ecology, and environmental sciences courses […]
With Liberty and Environmental Justice For All?
“We are not saying, ‘Take the poisons out of our community and put them in a white community.’ We are saying that no community should have these poisons” ( Foreman, 1998) Group Members: Juliana Prendergast , Natalie Casson, Ivy Denham-Conroy Definition Environmental justice (EJ) has a few different definitions which explain the […]
Quool like Quartz
Team members Juliana Prendergast and Natalie Casson Overview Quartz is an abundant mineral on the earth; it is the second most abundant mineral on the planet, and it can be found on different reserves scattered across many continents. Quartz will form into hexagonal shapes because of its specific chemical formula and how it bonds. These […]
Climate Change Opinions From One of America’s Greenest Cities
The team members include Juliana Prendergast Natalie Casson and Curtis Hall Introduction and Procedure For this survey, we wanted to look at and analyze the thoughts and concerns on climate change in our general community. To begin this process, we had to collect data. Everyone in the class went to either downtown Portland or out […]