on April 25, 2020
Explaining the Anthropocene
Anthropocene . For Kids, Teachers, and Parents . PodcastsThe term “anthropocene” has been getting thrown around recently to help understand humanity’s impact on the earth. But what does it mean? In this podcast, I break down the term and why people use it at a level appropriate for a middle schooler interested in the environment. Podcast transcription: I want to talk about my
on March 31, 2020
Asthma and Modernity in the South Bronx
Anthropocene . Capitalism . Health & Wellbeing . Personal Reflections . Tales of ProgressModernism makes marks on bodies. Mott Haven and Hunts Point, two of the poorest neighborhoods in the South Bronx, are collectively known as “Asthma Alley” for their high prevalence of asthma. Here, people are hospitalized with asthma at 21 times the rate of some of the city’s wealthier quarters. Despite the area’s low rates of car
