Aug 25, 20212 minWhat We're Watching: ICE ON FIREThe opening sequence of Leila Conner’s 2019 documentary ICE ON FIRE follows a scientist who collects air samples from a remote mountain...
Jul 14, 20212 minThe Link Between Deforestation and the Darkening SeasThere is a strong link between land and sea, emphasizing the importance of understanding how human activities can impact both. We know...
Jul 7, 20213 minHow to Support Our Mental Health in a Changing ClimateHaving a passion for the environment is the fuel for change: it can motivate us to get involved with nonprofit organizations, campus...
Jun 30, 20213 minHow Does Climate Change Affect Our Oceans?Around the world and throughout human history, oceans have served as a cultural bedrock for myths and traditions. Beyond providing us a...
Jun 28, 20212 minSea Meadows Protect Our Oceans, But They Are Disappearing FastThinking about sea grass may bring up unpleasant memories of brushing up against the slimy sea plants while swimming in the ocean....
Jun 21, 20212 minMountain Glaciers Are Melting Faster Than Previously ThoughtWhere do you see yourself in the year 2050? For most of us, this isn’t an easy question to answer. There are so many changing variables...
Jun 17, 20212 minCO2 Levels Remain High Despite Pandemic-Related Economic SlowdownsDespite common belief, the environmental impact in the setting of the COVID-19 related economic slowdown has not significantly stalled...
Jun 9, 20212 minWhy the 'Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act' is Such a Big DealPlastic is one of the biggest contributors to today’s climate change crisis. Over 99 percent of plastics are made of fossil fuels, and 91...
May 31, 20213 minEducation and Action in Conserving Marine WildlifeProtecting the ocean and its inhabitants often begins with education. The obstacles marine wildlife face are too frequently due to...
May 24, 20212 minPFAS part three: How is the Federal Government Responding to PFAS Contamination?The ubiquity and dangers of PFAS are gaining national attention. Several bills and regulations have been proposed at the federal level....
May 20, 20212 minReconsider Balloons at Your Next CelebrationBalloons are a popular way for people to celebrate milestones in their lives. While balloons are colorful and fun to hold, they can lead...
May 18, 20212 minPFAS part two: What are Lawmakers doing about PFAS in Massachusetts?Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been making headlines in Massachusetts this year. Several towns across the state have...
May 18, 20213 minPFAS part one: What are PFAS and how are they impacting marine ecosystems?Many commercial and industrial products depend on synthetic compounds for their unique chemical properties. One widely used class of...
May 11, 20212 minAlewife Brook: A Spawning Pathway in DangerThe Alewife Brook flows from Chebacco Lake into the Essex River and the North Atlantic Ocean. The brook is a vital path for river...
May 4, 20212 minHow Climate Change Affects Half of the World’s Photosynthesizers: PhytoplanktonYou probably don’t think of plankton very often. They’re small, sometimes microscopic, marine organisms — out of sight, out of mind. But...
Apr 6, 20212 minAction to Protect the Great Barrier ReefSeaside Sustainability shared a post discussing coral bleaching and the detrimental effects it is having on both coral reefs and the...
Mar 9, 20212 minDeep Ocean ChangesImagine this: In the near future, climate change has melted the polar ice caps to a critical point, interrupting ocean currents and...
Feb 2, 20212 minStorm SurgesWritten by: Daniela Miranda While hurricanes are often feared for their intensity and devastation, storm surge, rather than the storm...
Jan 28, 20212 minUN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: 10 Years to Heal the PlanetWritten by: Daniela Miranda Ten years. That is all we have. The next ten years are critical to confronting climate change and saving...
Dec 22, 20204 minSeaside Sustainability’s Founder Eric Magers On How Earth’s Waterways are Suffering from the ClimateEric Magers sits in his office and reflects upon his fondest childhood memories – ones that he can no longer relive due to the increase...