Throughout my Spring Semester, I have been working closely with the team at Alliance for Sustainable Communities to publish Left Turn and Sustainable Lehigh Valley. Left Turn presents essays and articles by members of the Lehigh Valley focused on global capitalism, methods for sustainable development, and, in the most recent issue, the Israel-Palestine conflict. When I came … [Read more...] about My Internship with the Alliance
Nature Nook
Environmental Education in Schools
By: Ericka Nimbley Throughout my high school experience, I had the privilege of being a part of the Academy of Environmental Science. Throughout my four years of high school, I was immersed in the field of environmental science and studies, which has played a leading role in the student that I am today. I have dedicated this blog post to lessons that can be applied to a … [Read more...] about Environmental Education in Schools
The Little Things Count
To make any impact against climate change, you must hold the title of Ruler of the World, or so it feels. As an Environmental Studies major, I am repeatedly informed daily of the ongoing humanitarian issues exacerbated by climate change. I have yet to be informed of the solutions being implemented. It’s always by 2030 or by 2050, not now. I take courses on Environmental Policy, … [Read more...] about The Little Things Count
Links to Lake Hopatcong
I accredit my passion for the environment to New Jersey’s largest freshwater lake, Lake Hopatcong. Lake Hopat-what? That is the typical response I receive. Lake Hopatcong has given me a lot of firsts: my first job, my first catch, and my first - and more notably last - time jumping into a body of water where I can’t see the bottom. The lake has seen me at my worst and … [Read more...] about Links to Lake Hopatcong
My “Roots” of Environmental Education
Hi, my name is Ericka Nimbley, and I am the Editorial Intern for Alliance. I am an Environmental Studies and Government & Law double major. I have had the privilege of having an education on environmental issues since my freshman year of high school. I have named this blog Nature Nook as a place for me to share my experiences on environmental education. My passion for … [Read more...] about My “Roots” of Environmental Education
The Interdisciplinary Nature of Studying the Environment
Hi, my name is Ericka Nimbley, and I am the Editorial Intern for Alliance. I am an Environmental Studies and Government & Law double major. I have had the privilege of having an education on environmental issues since my freshman year of high school. I have named this blog Nature Nook as a place for me to share my experiences on environmental education. In every one of … [Read more...] about The Interdisciplinary Nature of Studying the Environment