Blake Skylar
LATEST ARTICLES BY Blake Skylar
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Trump and the harmful culture of climate change denial
December 7, 2016Trump seems set to lead an administration marked by the very anti-environmental policies his predecessor fought to stop.
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Man and Nature: A powerful connection, now fractured
October 12, 2016“Probably no society has been so deeply alienated as ours from the community of nature."
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Six years after oil spill, Louisiana oyster farmers still struggling
September 23, 2016A post-oil spill environment is a new and uncertain proving ground for restoring an aquaculture that was almost put out of existence.
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In three states, oil and gas spills poison the earth again
September 21, 2016Here in Louisiana, another 5,300 gallons of oil have spilled.
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Native Americans, pipelines, and journalists: How to cover disasters
September 20, 2016Native protesters say they have been demonized and misrepresented, and many of the people covering their stories do not respect their culture.
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Technology vs. privacy: Drones stir up a whirlwind
September 19, 2016When there's a natural disaster, a drone is the logical go-to for journalists; but what are the potential consequences of using them?
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This week in history: Our National Parks face perils on their centennial
August 22, 2016With so many attacks on all sides, the National Park Service's best bet is to renew interest in the lands it has helped protect.
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Company halts bee-killing chemicals as activists stir up a hornet’s nest
May 18, 2016The movement to save the bees recently got a shot - or perhaps a sting - in the arm.
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