Frequency by xkcd
Frequency by Randall Munroe, xkcd.com. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 License «« »» xkcd is the webcomic creation of Randall Munroe, an extraordinarily popular web presence whom we feature regularly on EarthDesk. He draws on science...
Earth’s Land Mammals by Weight — by xkcd
Note: This is such a brilliant piece, we are breaking with tradition and posting this xkcd comic today rather than wait until EarthDesk Sunday. — John Cronin «« »» xkcd is the webcomic creation of Randall Munroe, an extraordinarily popular web presence whom we...
Soda Planet
How much of the Earth’s currently-existing water has ever been turned into a soft drink at some point in its history? By xkcd/Randall Munroe Every Tuesday, the xkcd what if? webpage answers your hypothetical questions with physics. The above question was...
Bee Orchid by xkcd
Editor’s Note: Typically, we do not run a cartoon from the same artist two weeks in a row, but this beautiful piece from xkcd/Randall Munroe deserved it. More on Randall follows. — John Cronin xkcd is the webcomic creation of Randall Munroe, an...
Environmental Policy Clinic Students at Work.
Preparing oyster shells for tagging at the Billion Oyster Project, Governor's Island.
With New York State Senator Terrence Murphy (center) in Albany to discuss state policy regarding mistreatment of elephants in circuses.
Investigating turtle mortality on a Putnam County highway in Cold Spring, NY with county legislator Barbara Scuccimarra (L.).
Learning the fundamentals of aquaculture at the New York Harbor School.
Demonstrating against the use of elephants in circuses, Hanneford Circus, White Plains, NY.
Crafting oyster regulation policy with Debbie Mans, NY-NJ Baykeeper, Pace, NYC. (L.).
Ready to dig into wood chip pile to feed campus composter, Pace, Pleasantville.
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