Patricia Kaishian

1 week ago | lithub.com | Patricia Kaishian

In its common usage, the word “nature” carries a lot of baggage—it suggests a space that is distinct from the human species and our day-to-day world. The word invokes a great divide, an idea that humans are elevated and apart from the primordial muck from which we sprang. But this partitioning is a cultural choice, not a scientific fact. From a biological and evolutionary perspective, humans are nature and nature is human.

Nov 6, 2023 | atmos.earth | Patricia Kaishian

Identity & Community Well Being Anthropocene After months of blockade that deprived the predominantly Armenian population of Artsakh of food, medicine, and fuel for eight months, Azerbaijan launched its most recent military incursion 49 days ago. In the last month, 120,000 Armenians have been forced to flee their homes and homelands to escape a second genocide.