Congratulations to my Alma Mater who is now a member of the Top 40 universities in the USA. Stony Brook University has inched up quite a bit and now holds the 39th spot on the QS World University Rankings list.   I’m so proud of my Alma Mater who's been steadily rising up the ranks hanging right there in the radar of the top universities in the USofA.  Stony Brook also has the #1 spot for public universities in New York and is number 13 on the list of Best Public Universities in the US. I’m also proud to announce that we have a new young Seawolf on our hands.  Congratulations to my little brother who has just graduated from a private school here in NYC.   He was offered scholarships to study at the inaugural Roc Nation School of Music at Long Island University and the electrical engineering program at Syracuse University.  He’s chosen to make Stony Brook home for the next four years and boy did he make a great decision by becoming a newly proclaimed Se...

Daniel Popper is a South African artist who incorporates the physical surroundings into his sculpture creations. Popper’s latest installation was created during the pandemic and is called “Thrive.” The monumental sculpture is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the Society Las Olas building. This permanent public installation incorporates natural elements such as concrete, fiber, glass and greenery. The 30 foot tall sculpture features a feminine figure carefully revealing an open interior. The viewer can physically walk through the fern covered interior with its tunnel style appearance. Popper created “Thrive” to be an inspiration of hope and transformation; a year where many were forced to find ways of thriving in the midst of turmoil and loss. The installation is very awe inspiring and the interpretations one can receive are numerous. The plants represent new life and the concrete represents the hardness of life. The juxtaposition between the concrete and the greenery can be int...

There is a climate court case named People vs Arctic Oil that was initiated by environmentalists and young earth activists in Norway who desire to prevent oil drilling in the arctic. The Norwegian people, realizing the climate crisis at hand, wish to put a stop to activities that will only heighten it. The primary organizations that make up the ‘people’ in People vs Arctic Oil are Greenpeace Nordic and Young Friends of the Earth Norway. On a side note, Nordic people and people of Nordic heritage have proven to be extremely passionate about stopping the climate crisis. Some of the most outspoken people in today’s fight against climate change are of Nordic heritage (wink wink). The country of Iceland ranks extremely low in their CO2 emissions compared to other countries in Europe and the USA. Obviously, Nordic people are waving their green flags and living life the right way…the green way. In 2016 Greenpeace Nordic and Young Friends of the Earth sued the Norwegian government for providin...

Did you have a laugh from that title? Because I certainly did. This is probably the most bizarre news of the entire year. A man from Idaho and two accomplices visited Yellowstone National Park and trespassed through the off limits thermal area attempting to fry two huge chickens in it. Now, nothing is wrong with outdoor cooking of course but Yellowstone National Park is a geologic wonder of the United States. It is home to the beautiful Grand Prismatic Spring, Shoshone Geyser Basin, lush forestation, rivers, canyons, wildlife and other aspects of nature. Shoshone Basin, Yellowstone National Park The hydrothermal springs in yellowstone are fueled by ongoing volcanic activity and make up 1/2 of the entire world’s geysers and hydrothermal features. Geyser water at Yellowstone can reach up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Pretty Hot!! Tourists who visit the area are prohibited from putting items in the hydrothermal areas. Somehow, this man missed the memo! With cookware in tow, he br...

Climate Week is Here Folks! Yes, yes..Climate Week is herrrrrrrrrre (September 21-27th, 2020) and The theme is “For New York…For the World.” Unfortunately, there will not be a Climate Summit at the UN this year as the headquarters is still currently closed to the public. Climate Week NYC will be virtually broadcast for all to attend. Join with me and G.L.O.W. this week as we engage with others about the most important issue on our earthly agenda. To kick off the most massive week dedicated to climate awareness, a climate clock has been installed in Union Square. "A climate clock?" You ask! Yes! The concept behind the clock was created by artists, Andrew Boyd and Gan Golan. According to Boyd and Golan, there are 7 years, 102 days 12 hours and 6 minutes until the earth’s carbon budget is fully depleted, pushing society into a severe and final stage of the crisis. This number depicts the deadline portion of the clock. The second figure of the clock is in green and it depicts ...

Countess of Wessex and Family Express Concern over PPE litter and disposal The Countess of Wessex and her lovely family took part in a beach clean up for the Great British Beach Clean over the weekend, along with a few other volunteers from the Marine Conservation Society. Sophie proves again and again why she is such a beloved and treasured family member of the royal family. One environmental issue that the pandemic has caused to spiral out of control is the use of plastic in personal protective equipment (PPE). Single use items such as cups and utensils are now a preferable choice in households, facilities and businesses as people work together to help continue to curb the spread of the virus in daily life. Have all the efforts to lessen widespread use of plastics gone up in flames? At the beach clean up, Lady Louise, daughter of the countess expressed worries about the widespread use of single use plastic due to the coronavirus pandemic in her statement: “Everything has got ...