Committed to environmentalism, the climate crisis, and biodiversity, Billy Offland helped create the inspiring documentary “Pot of Gold.” The documentary highlights real challenges such as climate change, poverty, sustainability, and the connection between the environment’s wellbeing and humanity’s wellbeing. For even greater impact, the project was create in partnership with the influential organization Human Appeal. To learn more about Billy Offland and “Pot of Gold,” read on.
Read MoreCristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen merge art and advocacy. Based in Vancouver, but having traveled across the world for their art, they dedicate their lives to conservation efforts through fine art photography. With their cameras they are able to capture the important stories of animals, nature, humans, and the climate crisis. Their latest exhibit, Hope and Reverence: Cristina Mittermeier & Paul Nicklen, was curated by Tiffany Benincasa and shown at C. Parker Gallery during Climate Week NYC. Notably, the ocean holds a special place in the pair’s hearts, which lead them to create the ocean conservation organization SeaLegacy. To learn more about Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen, read on.
Read MoreChristina Kwauk (she/her) has been on a lifelong journey of unfolding discovery. Beginning her work in education, her research led her to focus on the education of girls across the world as an area of expertise. While working at the Brookings Institution, a colleague asked her if there was any link between girls’ education and climate change. This question sparked a new course of study for Christina: how investing in girls’ education will aid the fight in climate change. Read on to learn more about Christina Kwauk!
Read MoreOn Wednesday, July 2nd, of this year the Texas Division of Emergency Management released state emergency response resources due to flooding threats. During the late afternoon of the 3rd they activated a flood watch for areas in Hill County, Rio Grande, and Edwards Plateau. Just after midnight on July 4th they upgraded the flood watch to a warning. Moments later, between the hours of 4am and 6am, the San Angelo and Austin/San Antonio National Weather Service offices posted the rare flash flood emergency alerts, indicating an event of catastrophic nature as massive flooding began.
The preservation of vital services, such as weather and emergency services, is essential to upholding public safety. Without these services, weather related emergencies can become destructive on a level that hasn’t been seen in decades.
Read MoreAs the youngest woman to ever serve as Yukon Regional Chief, Chief Kluane Adamek is no stranger to breaking barriers. The work she does is centered around community and aims to support indigenous youth, empower young girls, advocate for women’s rights and climate action, help define what modern leadership looks like, and more. The creation of ‘Our Voices’, a collective dedicated to giving young indigenous leaders a space to amplify their voice, is just one way she has made her goals a reality. To learn more about Chief Kluane Adamek and what she has done for her Indigenous community and others, read on.
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