The author reflects on witnessing a captivating display of fireflies near Nassau Hall, prompting a deeper appreciation for nature amid their internship at The Watershed Institute, which focuses on environmental advocacy. They note a shift in perspective toward environmental concerns, particularly the urgency surrounding flooding and climate impacts on communities. Through engagement in policy discussions and firsthand stories from affected residents, they explore the stark realities of environmental justice. The fireflies symbolize the duality of nature’s beauty and the climate crisis, emphasizing that environmentalism extends beyond wildlife to the safeguarding of human communities and well-being.
