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An Ecosystem and Its Inequities: The Bahamas Seagrass Meadow
1. Introduction The Bahamas are home to an expansive underwater seagrass meadow, consisting of 40.7% of recorded seagrass area in the world (Fu et al., 2023, p. 1). The meadow exists in a unique area in the Atlantic Basin that is prone to major storms, including tropical hurricanes (James et al., 2020, p. 301). It is found in clear, nutrient-poor tropical waters close to the equator (Fu et al., 2023, p. 2). The nutrient-poor environment causes species to adapt to highly sp
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An Ecosystem and Its Inequities: The Bahamas Seagrass Meadow
1. Introduction The Bahamas are home to an expansive underwater seagrass meadow, consisting of 40.7% of recorded seagrass area in the world (Fu et al., 2023, p. 1). The meadow exists in a unique area in the Atlantic Basin that is prone to major storms, including tropical hurricanes (James et al., 2020, p. 301). It is found in clear, nutrient-poor tropical waters close to the equator (Fu et al., 2023, p. 2). The nutrient-poor environment causes species to adapt to highly sp
Mar 25 min read
Roots of Reciprocity:A Reflection on Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
ontrary to the expectations of many in her scientific field, Kimmerer reveals that sweetgrass flourishes when harvested. It benefits from a respectful relationship with humans. To me, this was one of the most hopeful takeaways: that healing the planet doesn’t mean removing ourselves from it. In fact, it might mean leaning in, tending, and participating in the care of land with respect and reciprocity.
Sep 18, 20253 min read
An Interview with Professor Shunmugam Jayakumar, the Former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore: The Role of Government Policies in Advancing Climate Action
This summer, I had the honor of speaking to Professor Shunmugam Jayakumar, the Former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, about the...
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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