On Tuesday, February 3rd, we were lucky enough to have Dr. Howard S. Schiffman, J.D., L.L.M., Ph.D. visit our class and give a speech on our topic. Daniela and Kiyomi had heard him previously, and invited him to speak to the class. He started off by telling us about how even since he was a…
Tour of the Newtown Creek Water Treatment Plant, 1/29/15
by 19kait
On Thursday, January 29th, my group and I went to the Newtown Creek Water Treatment Plant. We went with Hillary Meltzer to the plant where we were greeted by our tour guide. The tour guide brought us into the “lobby” of the Water Treatment Plant, where there was many posters containing information, for example, there…
Deep Sea Corals Amendment Webinar, 1/20/15
by 19kait
On Tuesday, January 20th, my group and I attended the Deep Sea Corals Amendment Webinar. This Webinar was held to decide whether or not The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council should pass the Deep Sea Corals Amendment, and what the details of it should be. We were some of the first people to “arrive” at the Webinar, and…
Volunteer work for Take Back the Tap on 21/19/14
by 19kait
On Sunday, December 21st, I went to help sell water bottles for Take Back the Tap at the Church of Saint Xavier. Take Back the Tap is a project of the Peace and Justice committee in the Church of Saint Francis Xavier. While drinking bottled water may seem like a healthy choice, buying single use…
Interview with Hillary Meltzer, 12/11/14
by 19kait
On Thursday, December 11, my group and I were lucky enough to interview Hillary Meltzer, the Deputy Chief of Environmental Law who often works with groups like the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) and Parks and Recreation Department. Her office is at 100 Church Street, on the 6th floor. We had to show our student…
Interview with Dr. Maria Gutierrez, 11/20/14
by 19kait
On Thursday, November twentieth, we went to forty Barrow street to interview Dr. Maria Gutierrez, an expert on climate change. Even though we were about twenty minutes early, she still welcomed us into her dining room, where we conducted the interview. When we first arrived, she started off by showing us a plethora of websites…
Interview With Dr. Yelda Balkir, 10/29/14
by 19kait
On Wednesday, October 29, my group and I scheduled to interview Dr. Yelda Balkir. Dr. Balkir is the Director of Environmental Science at Manhattan College, in Riverdale. Her office is in one of the buildings in the Manhattan College complex. We asked her about 15 questions related to the topics of coral reef bleaching and destruction,…
