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Carbon Offsets: Climate Solution or Corporate Loophole
Let’s Talk About “Net Zero” for a Second… What if I told you a company could keep polluting… and still claim they’re environmentally friendly? Sounds a little off, right? That’s essentially what’s happening with a lot of carbon offset programs. They sound great on paper—reduce emissions, plant trees, save the planet—but when you look closer, things don’t quite add up. Let’s break it down in a way that actually makes sense. So What Even Is a Carbon Offset? In simple terms: A
Anna Olson
Mar 173 min read


"Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?" - A Charlie Brown Christmas
"B ig commercial racket" - Lucy A Charlie Brown Christmas Personally, one of my love languages is gift giving. As a child I realized how happy people where when they got gifts from others and I always wanted to make people happy. One Christmas I realized I didn’t get anyone anything so I made every one jewelry out of paper. I know it is funny but I was a young kid and wanted to give people something special. As an adult every year I have tried to make people stuff, but some
Anna Olson
Dec 23, 20253 min read


Teddy Wouldn’t Stand for This
In a time when our public lands face unprecedented legal and political threats, this blog explores why national monuments matter more than ever—and why the recent DOJ decision to let presidents revoke them is so dangerous. Rooted in the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, who championed conservation and inspired the iconic Teddy Bear, this piece dives into what’s at stake for our ecosystems, heritage, and future. Roosevelt wouldn’t have stood for this—and neither should we.
Anna Olson
Jun 12, 20255 min read


Why Climate Change Is Hard to Prove, But Impossible to Ignore
“It snowed last week, so much for global warming, right?” Have you ever heard someone, or maybe found yourself, say(ing) this? Well,...
Anna Olson
May 19, 20254 min read
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