As a teenager in the 1990s, I was surrounded by campaigns for recycling and protecting the environment. I thought I wouldn’t have to live through the effects of climate change. Now, it seems we’re headed toward the dystopian future sci-fi and scientists warned us about.
Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States but a distinct place all its own, and it pains me to think my homeland might be lost to a climate catastrophe. Hurricane Maria, which struck in 2017, made it clear that Puerto Rico is not prepared for climate change, and even though we’ve seen some progress, I fear it might be too little, too late.
I used to think ghosting was cowardly. Now, I know it’s occasionally necessary.
Popularized by my generation, the practice has always made me uncomfortable
I worked in retail for two years. Here’s what shoppers should know about what happens behind the scenes.
No. 1: You have to have thick skin
