In a joint statement earlier this summer, the U.N. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service told us that July 2023 would be the hottest month on record. Their assessment was correct. Phoenix, Arizona hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit for 31 days straight, breaking every record since the city’s conception. In the…
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Since the jarring overturn of Roe v. Wade this past June, the Supreme Court has not slowed on heavy impactful decisions as the political tension heats up in America. From halting the E.P.A’s ability to aid climate change to accept a largely controversial case on how federal elections are conducted, here are some of the decisions…
With the greenery of Governors Island in June as a backdrop, on June 16th UGG presented a special event at The Arts Center celebrating its showcase of artist Meg Webster's exhibit Wave. Known for sculpture and installation art that emphasizes natural elements, Webster's latest exhibition was specifically centered around themes of water and the environment.…
President Joe Biden hosted a virtual climate summit on April 22, Earth Day, and April 23, gathering countries responsible for approximately 80 percent of global emissions and global GDP. The goal of the Leaders Summit on Climate? Underscore the urgency and the economic benefits of stronger climate action and re-establish the United States in a…
It is no secret that 17 year old Greta Thunberg, is a powerful, strong young woman. She has single-handedly led a worldwide movement, including marches in over 200,000 cities regarding climate change. Now, she is adding to her list of passions by launching a new campaign called, Let’s Move Humanity for Children in the Fight…
Chart-topping artist Billie Eilish has announced her 2020 WHERE DO WE GO? WORLD TOUR, starting on March 8 in Miami, FL. The WHERE DO WE GO? WORLD TOUR will take her live show to some of the world’s biggest arenas including New York City’s Madison Square Garden on March 15th, 2020. To help create and encourage…
Rachel Sussman: The Oldest Living Things in the World PioneerWorks Center for Art and Innovation September 13-November 2, 2014 Since 2004, Rachel Sussman has worked with scientists, traveling all over the world to discover organisms 2,000 years and older. In her current project at PioneerWorks, The Oldest Living Things in the World, she explores the relation…