Back to School: Year 3 of COVID-19

Back to School: Year 3 of COVID-19

Thoughts of an Elementary School Teacher in Oakland, CA We are back to school in year three of the COVID-19 pandemic. Historically pandemics appear to take 2.5-3.5 years to dissipate, so upon reflection, maybe it should not have been a surprise that we are still...
Pakistan Flood Disaster – Who is to Blame?

Pakistan Flood Disaster – Who is to Blame?

Pakistan is facing an extreme level of rain and floods. Pakistan usually has multiple cycles of monsoon rain, but this year it’s already in its eighth cycle, with another cycle possible in September. Two of the hardest hit provinces have received 400 percent more rain...
The Yangtze River (among Others) Faces Its Greatest Drought Yet

The Yangtze River (among Others) Faces Its Greatest Drought Yet

For weeks, about  half  of China has been in the grips of extreme heatwaves and droughts. The country is in a red alert, facing a dire situation with unprecedented temperatures and little to no rainfall. The places most affected have been the Yangtze River and the...