Winter weather can be very troubling for some people, myself included. There is just something about the grey skies ominously looming over the sun that creates this somewhat hopeless environment. It takes me a second to muster up the energy to get myself out of bed and start moving. I am a big sunshine gal,…
Month: February 2021
Leonardo DiCaprio: Actor and Environmentalist
In recent months, much of the US has experienced extreme winter weather. On Earth day of 2020, many celebrities and influencers have tried to gain their audience’s attention by using their platforms to talk about climate change. Whether it be through Instagram stories or posts, these famous artists, athletes, and other prominent figures felt passionate…
How Reuters Graphics Uses Impactful Data Visualizations
After examining Drowning in Plastic, a visualization by Reuters Graphics in 2019, I immediately needed to share the impact these visuals had on me with my readers. Reuters Graphics does a fantastic job of making a statement about how we are adding to the earth’s plastic problem. As our society becomes more and more aware…
6 Positives to Have Come Out of the 2020 Pandemic
No one expected the year 2020 to be one of the most challenging times in recorded history. From the COVID-19 pandemic breakout, Black Lives Matter riots, 2020 presidential election to the horrific West Coast wildfires, everyone’s world was shaken and then put on pause. As people worldwide learned to adapt to the new idea of…
Why Adidas Needs to Step Up
Today, I would like to talk about Adidas. No, I do not want to talk about its exclusive Valentine’s Day footwear or its new maternity activewear. Instead, let’s dig into Adidas’s CSP (corporate social responsibility) practices. For the past 20 years, Adidas has remained on the respected Dow Jones Sustainability Index list but failed to…
Living like Liz 