Global Environmental Change

World Population Growth Rates, 1800-2005 Wikimedia Commons I chose to base this post on Chapter 8 of "Everything Under the Sun" by David T. Suzuki. There were many interesting facts and arguments made in this chapter by the author. I felt very connected to the issues he spoke about and it truly inspired me. The environmental impacts of so many people living on the planet vary. Burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change, deforestation to clear land for agriculture releases harmful carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and large-scale agriculture and food production can lead to soil erosion and degradation (pg. 180).  In the book, the author makes the assertion that global food shortage is a myth (pg. 181). The problem is not a lack of food, but rather the way it is distributed. Essentially, those with the most money get the most food, leaving others with not enough. The author also states that we need to make feeding people a bigger priority than creating pro...

One angle of my favorite views: sun shining through the trees (photo by Kali Sequeira Oct. 2018) My favorite place to sit and think in Keene, New Hampshire while enjoying nature is Robin Hood Park. There are trails at the park, and in one certain spot, the sun shines perfectly through the trees on a clear day. When there is no snow on the ground, it's also perfect for walking barefoot, or laying down a yoga mat to meditate. Leaves in the Fall (photo by Kali Sequeira Oct. 2018) I find that this place provides a cleansing feeling, allowing me to pull myself away from the rest of the world for a while and simply enjoy my surroundings. My favorite view in this place is laying on the ground, looking up at the trees. Another angle of my favorite view: sun and blue skies through the trees (photo by Kali Sequeira Oct. 2018)