Posts by Darby Burgett
Darby Burgett
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Darby Burgett is a senior at Washington and Lee University majoring in Environmental Studies and double minoring in Law, Justice, and Society and Poverty and Human Capability Studies. She has previously interned with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Legal Aid of West Virginia, and Bata Singapore.
Posts by Darby Burgett
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April 19, 2026
Good Jobs, Clean Future, and Earth Day’s Union Roots: 22 Minutes with Jason Walsh
Jason Walsh describes the worker-centered blueprint for clean energy that delivers good jobs and economic…
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April 10, 2026
Reduce, Reuse, Deceive
Unveil Big Oil’s plan to use plastic for profit — and the extraordinary, decades-long strategy…
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April 6, 2026
Green Lessons in Gray Places: Environmental Education in Prisons
Environmental education in prisons can improve mental health, reduce recidivism, and create sustainable pathways to…
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April 1, 2026
6 Myths Polluting the Environmental Conversation
Debunk common myths about the environmental movement — separating fact from fiction to reveal what…
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February 20, 2026
The 25% Revolution: When Enough is Enough
The 25% Revolution explains how committed action changes norms, drives markets, and makes environmental policy…
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January 5, 2026
Fever Trees and Forest Pharmacies
Forests supply our medicine cabinets, providing the answers to relieving pain, fighting disease, and saving…
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November 26, 2025
Humor That’s Hotter Than the Planet
Jokes and humor can spark conversations about today's biggest environmental issues.
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November 24, 2025
Libraries are Guardians of Green Knowledge
Libraries unite communities, share knowledge, and facilitate civic engagement.
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November 18, 2025
8 Crazy Facts You Didn’t Know About Brazil’s Wild Side
Celebrate Brazil’s extraordinary wonders as COP30 in Belém reminds us what’s worth protecting.
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November 17, 2025
Talk is Cheap, Climate Finance Isn’t
COP30 marks a defining moment for climate finance to bridge the gap between ambition and…