Tipping points have been a major theme in this week’s classes. Starting with our reading of the book Six Degrees by Mark Lynas, and continuing into lecture and discussion. They have been both a major source of worry and hope. There are many environmental tipping points that could spell disaster for mitigation efforts, there is… Read more »
a burning question
This week of the course has been a little brutal. The schedule alone doesn’t look too bad, each day is relatively manageable. But when you add all of that together with no breaks, and add in the lingering effects of culture shock and the difficult climate, it becomes hard to handle. I’m doing my best,… Read more »
A Ribbiting time in Costa Rica
We’ve only been here for a few days, but it feels like weeks have passed. Each day contains so much that it’s almost impossible to remember which day was which. I’m super grateful for the travel journal assignment, as it’s keeping me responsible for recording this trip, and by the end I’ll have a comprehensive… Read more »