When I started ENVS 160 I was unsure about whether I would want to continue in the major after the class was over. I admit there were a few moments when I considered dropping it and giving up. Now, so near to the end of the class I can confidently say that I want to continue […]
The Power of Art and Science
I found Who Rules the Earth?: How Social Rules Shape Our Planet and Our Lives by Paul Steinberg, to be the most enlightening text we read in environmental studies. The most profound overarching theme in this book was the importance of bridging the gap between researchers and activists. With his own personal background in both […]
The Inherent Interconnectedness
As I have worked through the assigned readings in this ENVS course, one of the biggest overarching themes I continuously return to is the interconnectedness of nearly everything. It pervades all aspects of environmental studies from nature spirituality in deep ecology, to the earth ecosystems, and to the entire discipline as a whole. This is […]
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Like many other people, intro to environmental studies has made me dramatically question my core beliefs. One of the hardest things for me to come to terms with was the idea that multiple, contradicting truths can exist in one debate. One example of this used in class was the energy efficiency of purchasing the New […]