Jack DodsonMay 7, 20235 minDrowning to Swim | A Short StoryHere's a short story I wrote a couple of months ago about youth action in social movements. I don't often post short stories on here, but...
Jack DodsonApr 2, 20232 minThe Vjosa River | A Successful Conservation StoryA couple of weeks ago, one of Europe’s last undammed rivers was protected as a national park. The Vjosa river in Albania, which has been...
Jack DodsonMar 11, 20233 minThe High Seas Treaty | Protecting 30% of the Ocean by 2030There is a goal within the nature conservation movement to protect 30% of Earth by 2030. This includes preserving both land and ocean and...
Jack DodsonFeb 25, 20233 minEast Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment | The Threats of Toxic Chemicals and DeregulationOn Friday, February 3rd, a train transporting toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Three days later, officials evacuated all...
Jack DodsonJan 22, 20232 minBomb Cyclones and Atmospheric Rivers: How Climate Change Worsens StormsIf you live in the United States or have been paying attention to the weather patterns, you know that this has been a harsh winter....
Jack DodsonJan 8, 20232 minRecent Progress in Preserving BiodiversityThe past few months have seen some significant progress in preserving biodiversity. Notably, COP15 of the UN Convention on Biological...
Jack DodsonDec 4, 20224 minBeach Cleanup | A Short StoryThis is a short story I wrote a few of years ago, but I think it is still true. I want to clarify that this is not a true story, and I am...
Jack DodsonNov 20, 20222 minWashington State Fish Farming Ban is a Step in the Right DirectionLast week, the state of Washington banned commercial fish farming with net pens in state waters. Net pen farming has already been banned...
Jack DodsonSep 17, 20223 minPatagonia: Successful Corporate EnvironmentalismTypically, corporations have one goal; to make money, and as much of it as possible. This usually comes at the expense of both the...
Jack DodsonSep 4, 20223 minPakistan’s Floods and Climate InjusticeThe flooding in Pakistan has been all over the news recently. Over 1,100 people, including almost 400 children, have died from the floods...