Category Archives: nature

Mystical experiences—good for biology

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

People’s spiritual experiences of nature confer evolutionary advantages. The idea might be startling to those who think science and spirituality have little to do with each other. But recently I had the pleasure of hearing environmental scientist Terry Terhaar, a … Continue reading →

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Climate Action Day 2009

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

Today, October 24, is Climate Action Day, and people around the world are gathering to show their support for reducing global warming. Here is a composite of international photos from the 350.org site:

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Now they’re gone

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

Note: This post is linked at Skywatch Friday, a cool site where you can see this week’s skies from all over the world. This morning I biked out to my favorite autumn tree, next to Wonderland Lake. Just as I … Continue reading →

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Holy shit!

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

In English it’s a throwaway phrase, a cussword—but for some people it’s literally true: shit is holy. For farmers in India, life begins in “that amazing gift from cows,” says physicist and food activist Vandana Shiva. I don’t know how … Continue reading →

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Women, farming, and climate change

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

Last spring First Lady Michelle Obama and local schoolkids started an organic farm at the White House. Okay, they called a garden, but let’s not quibble. Like millions of women farmers around the world, the First Lady was breaking ground … Continue reading →

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