juliette with juliet

’s food philosophy is one of simplicity: high quality, fresh ingredients handled minimally with respect to French traditions and techniques.
Adorned with antique Parisian fixtures, furnishings and collectables, the atmosphere evokes feelings of nostalgia from a picturesque era. The main dining room offers romantic nooks, lively bistro seating and extravagant greenery.  The open-air rooftop terrace, elevated above the bustle of the streets, preserves the quaint seclusion of an intimate café. Located in the heart of Williamsburg, we provide a memorable setting within a neighborhood that continues to redefine itself." Amazing atmosphere and delicious food!

a birthday breakfast  

       @ Juliette

with my sister Juliet!
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summer sweets and eats

summer study sweets

  

and veggie eats...

saint ann's goes solar

the beginnings of my solar presentation

A relentless campaign backed by the fossil fuel industry and its allies challenges whether climate change is real, and, if so, whether human activity such as increased carbon emissions from power plants, factories and cars contributes to it. In a statement coinciding with the report's publication, the White House underscored the need for urgent action to combat the threats from climate change, protect American citizens and communities today, and build a sustainable future for our kids and grandkids. “This is not some distant problem of the future," Obama said and  John Holdren, who directs the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, added “climate change already is affecting every region of the country and key sectors of the economy."

Human induced climate change is an issue affecting every one of us. The United States population emitted over 35.6 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in 2013, and that number is rising everyday. Global CO2 emissions are on track to exceed the most extreme emissions scenarios outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. If greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane continue to escalate at a rapid pace, scientists believe that the warming could conceivably exceed 10 degrees by the end of this century. Though that might seem lovely, in reality, it’s quite ugly. Water is growing scarcer in dry regions, torrential rains are increasing in wet regions and heat waves are becoming more common and more severe.  Wildfires are increasing in number and intensity, and forests dying under assault from heat-loving insects, which means that within the next decade, half of our population could be forced to move.

So how do we stop climate change?

This year, I investigated one answer: solar energy. In the beginning of the year, I researched its efficiency and how it compares to other resources available for energy. This semester, I am working with a green roof architect learning how to navigate a software program that will optimize possible solar arrangements for the roofs of 122 and 124 Pierrepont. My ultimate goal is to present a persuasive argument favoring solar energy for the two school buildings--not only will it be more efficient, but it will help preserve our future.