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Is There More to the Mysterious Craters Found in Siberia. In Short, No!
Have you ever wondered if those giant craters you have only heard about online, or only ever seen in pictures, were real? Have you ever stopped and asked yourself about them?
TERRA GEOCACHE CUTOUT
Print your own Terra Geocache. If you gave ever found Terra or want to place her for someone else to find, You can now download your files today!
Explore Sylvan Lake Park: Interactive 360° Wetland Boardwalk Tour
Today, I will be sharing what I learned about wetlands and the wider watersheds that make up Florida's rich ecosystems here at Sylvan Lake Park. This is a 360° interactive trail adventure for kids and adults.
Lake Mead's Changing Shoreline: A 459 Meter Retreat at Callville Bay
At Callville Bay, the shoreline looked dramatically different. Curious about how much had changed, I used an online mapping tool to measure the distance between the shoreline visible in the 2014 image and the shoreline in 2026.
Florida’s Shorelines Decline While Buffalo’s Waters are Thriving
If federal and state requirements establish environmental standards, why do some companies appear able to fast-track this process, particularly Big Tech AI data centers?
Finding All Entrances to Lake Zug, Switzerland
We do a deep dive and explore Google Earth for all openings to Lake Zug, Switzerland. This is a summary of the Twitch livestream, and a video is provided.
I built Terra a Kitchen
I constructed Terra’s kitchen. Customized and adorable to match her living room.
Why are some people in favor of the development of new AI data centers?
A survey shows 60% of people oppose the development of new AI data centers. We evaluate who is in favor and who opposes.
I helped plant vegetation for a restoration project. Why does this matter?
Saturday I blocked off some time to help with neighborhood vegetative restoration. Here’s what matters.
Unraveling the Mess: Deregulation, EPA Changes, and Climate Policy in 2025, Lee Zeldin Leadership
In this episode, Christin Bratton breaks down recent EPA deregulation efforts and what they mean for environmental protection in 2025.
Is Nordstrom BEAUTYCYCLE Legit. What Happens to Beauty Packaging After Store Drop Off
Questions about Nordstrom’s BEAUTYCYCLE recycling program raise concerns about transparency in beauty packaging recycling. Consumers deserve clear data showing how much material collected in store bins enters verified recycling streams rather than landfill.
357,699 Public Comments Later. What Happens Now to the ESA “Harm” Definition?
The public comment period on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act closed May 19, 2025. A total of 357,699 submissions were received. The rule is not finalized. Here is what that means.
A Visit to Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park: Filming for Unity Environmental University's Commencement Ceremony
On May 8, 2025, I visited Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park in Tallahassee, Florida, for the very first time. Although I’ve been based in the region for nearly two years now, working on a variety of environmental and media-related projects, this stunning park had somehow never made it onto my itinerary—until now.
Reveal and not Conceal: Looking below the Surface: Snow and the Illusion of Compliance
Snow alters visual interpretation. It reduces contrast, conceals disturbance, and masks hydrologic indicators. A site covered in snow cannot be evaluated accurately through surface observation alone.
How to find your happy place and why you can’t find it
Recently, I spent my weekend on a mini speed boat as I usually do. This time, I did not bring my dog along because I needed my full and undivided attention on keeping the camera stand and boat steady as I made donuts on the Tampa Bay waters. Boats would pass by and rock the boat. Yes, we can say this excursion was a “cargo full of love and devotion”.
Two Sides of Me: Why Being Alone Is Not the Same as Being Isolated in Environmental Work.
This post explores why deep environmental analysis requires uninterrupted cognitive space, how activity-based solitude reduces anxiety, and why alternating between engagement and withdrawal mirrors how healthy ecosystems function. I explore both my analytical and relaxed side.
Young Environmental Scientist Explains why Socializing Alone Might be Right for you!
This video breaks down why activity-based social environments reduce anxiety, build authentic connection, and support real social development without cliques, crowds, or forced performance. This is for people who don't enjoy clubs, don't thrive in group politics, and still want meaningful human connection without changing who they are.
Nature-Based Solutions Case Studies
Nature-based solutions are often promoted as climate resilience tools, but not all projects reach completion. This analysis compares Cascades Park in Tallahassee and the Mirabeau Water Garden in New Orleans to show how governance, funding execution, and project management determine whether green infrastructure actually reduces flooding or remains stuck in planning.