Kai Schropfer – Ecosystemic Magazine

Illustration / Courtney Jones; Alex Brandon and Carlos Osorio, Associated Press; and Adobe Stock “Drill, baby, drill” was the tagline phrase that defined Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, promising to cut inflation and reduce America's dependence on Middle Eastern oil by increasing oil drilling and production. Although the phrase rose to fame during the fall of 2024, chanted by Trump at numerous rallies and other political events, the term was actually coined by Republican Michael Steele, a vocal critic of Trump-era policies. Steele used the term to rally Americans through the 2008 Economic Crisis and high Middle Eastern oil prices, with the goal of separating the American economy from conflict in and with the Middle East. In its beginnings, “drill, baby, drill” was motivat...

As the world becomes increasingly globalized, with international and transoceanic travel at our fingertips, a new challenge presents itself. Many creatures have become unwanted passengers stealing a ride on boats, planes, trains, and automobiles. Invasive species are becoming more prominent as the world becomes more connected. There are over 6,500 invasive species in the United States alone, accounting for almost 4% of all species in the country (BIA). The common narrative is that invasive species are a detriment to ecosystems, and that a single organism that is out of place has the potential to destroy a whole region. This view is upheld by many invasive species, such as the Asian Long-Horned Beetle, which has already destroyed millions of evergreen trees on the West Coast, or the Burmese...

Author: Kai Schropfer

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