This page will eventually become a collection of my reviews of Environmental Impact Assessments conducted in the Bahamas. The links lead to a Science and Perspective copy of the EIA as published, then a link to my comments on the EIA as submitted to the developer and the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection. I will also include a brief summary of the EIA. Enjoy.

  • Anemic Advocacy

    Have you met that person that pours all their energy into helping the group/cause they feel deserves it? I mean 100% all the time, every time? This is not about them. We have to challenge anemic advocacy. Those that need advocates are weak. They cannot defend themselves and often, they are trying their best to…

  • Science and Perspective

    "Every human needs to understand two things at least. Another person’s perspective and science. Between the two, you can understand the world." -Ancilleno Davis, Science and Perspective Ancilleno Davis, AA; BSc; MSc PPP: he/him/his/they/them/theirs Twitter: @ancilleno Founder/Coordinator – BEINGS Director At Large – BirdsCaribbean Every student needs someone who says, simply, "You mean something. You…

  • Passing

    There is a test. You score high enough on some scale to be given credit for the accomplishment. You are acknowledged and given the privileges afforded all those who pass. What happens when the scoring rubric is never given to you? What if you enter this exam from an entirely different system? Perhaps, you are…

  • Bird songs with Google and A.I.

    This is quite possibly the best audio related thing I have seen today. search for your favorite bird and see the visual of the call and click on it to hear. https://experiments.withgoogle.com/ai/bird-sounds/view/ The downside? The Bahama Mockingbird is the only Bahamian endemic I was able to find. This definitely reflects Western Academia’s struggle for representation…

  • Do the math.

    We have all shared a stick of gum, a jelly bean or an M & M with a friend (unless you are a horrible person). We all remember having to learn math and basic algebra in primary or high school, but have you ever used that skill? I did and now I appreciate each M…