All the basics surrounding the environmental impacts of municipal solid waste, the Zero Waste movement, and how to begin reducing your impacts. For resources + more, check out: http://lauraediez.com/ Listen here: Resources: I wrote this post when I first became serious about moving towards a lower-waste lifestyle. There are lots of resources at the bottomRead more
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All the basics of Climate Change education. For resources + more info, check out: http://lauraediez.com/ Resources: I wrote this post breaking down all the basic questions re: Climate Change! There are a ton of citations for your browsing. NASA’s Climate Change education webpage is a good holistic resource If you’re in the mood to readRead more
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Since my move to northern Arizona, I have taken full advantage of close proximity to the Grand Canyon National Park. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: it is really fricken grand. It really never stops being impressive! For the purpose of this post, I will be focusing on the South Rim ofRead more
Antelope Canyon is a gem! Northern Arizona is home to a good bit of breathtaking places, but I feel like Antelope Canyon is especially wild. The colors of the canyons could never disappoint! I have visited twice now and feel I’ve picked up a few important pointers from experience. If you’re visiting the area andRead more
The recent government shutdown reignited Trump’s campaign promise of a “big, beautiful wall.” While much of the focus of the conversation is on funding, I have been prompted to think about who the wall will actually impact. Dig this: there are over fifty species within 50 kilometers US-Mexico border that are considered threatened or endangered[i].
It’s happening! We are hearing about climate change from all angles, but I get questions every day as a climate scientist that reveal most people don’t actually know what climate change truly is. I’ve come up with a comprehensive list of the basic facts to get you started in forming your own opinions.
Over Thanksgiving, I spent a totally glorious four days and three nights in Joshua Tree National Park. This was my first solo camping trip, and I don’t think there could have been a better place to spend the holiday. The park was surprisingly busy, full of families opting outside. Already looking forward to my nextRead more
It’s important to me that I practice what I preach, especially when it comes to sustainability.
Last Saturday I woke up with this overwhelming need for an adventure. My equally spontaneous friend, Taylor, and I quickly packed up for a trip to the Arizona-Utah border. I cannot imagine it could have turned out any better!
The landfall of Hurricane Nate last weekend trails behind a summer of unprecedented storm intensities. Puerto Rico is still in shambles after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and Caribbean nations like Antigua and Barbuda are completely clearedi. Having grown up in South Florida, I am no stranger to summer storms; hurricane season was a part ofRead more