Hi there!
My name is Sophia Arim and I'm a student at UCLA, but originally from Seattle (hence the Sasquatch in the title). I'm a History major, but currently thinking about becoming a Poli Sci major or an Econ major. I'm also a cat-lover and caffeine addict.
In this blog, I will discuss environmental issues that interest me. Last quarter, I wrote a research paper on the decline of the Western honeybee in the U.S., or more commonly known as colony collapse disorder. So far in my GE Environment and Sustainability Cluster, I have taken great interest in environment and economics and how they intertwine. I'm also interested in short term solutions to climate change, such as climate wedges or geo-engineering.
As a young student concerned with environmental issues, I keep involved with the world around me through two wonderful resources: the Guardian's environmental blog and the New York Times Dot Earth. I encourage you to browse these two sites!
While perusing the Guardian's blog, I stumbled upon an article that intrigued me. Titled in bold letters, "India grapples with wildlife-human conflict." My immediate thought went to a wild Bengal tiger leaping upon an Indian villager. It must be terrifying to live with the threat that you might be eaten by another animal. The blog post was about tiger hunters in India who have been searching many months for a hungry tiger that has currently claimed ten victims. Of course, a man-eating tiger is not as evil as it may seem. The issue goes a lot deeper. It it not just a villainous tiger out to get innocent humans, but rather a conflict in territory. India's population has been booming in the past several decades, and as a result, more people are coming into dangerous contact with surrounding wildlife. It is vital for India to create more preservations for wildlife and make hard decisions. It is a complicated issue, but one that needs to be acted upon quickly.
To read more about the article, click here!
Just for fun, here is a picture of me with a wallaby when I visited Tasmania.
Have a superb day!
- The Green Sasquatch
