For centuries, women have stood at the forefront of protecting the natural world, uncovering fundamental scientific truths, and leading movements to preserve ecosystems across the globe. Yet, throughout history, women in science and environmental advocacy faced formidable systemic barriers. Excluded from male-dominated scientific institutions, denied formal recognition, and often dismissed by commercial interests, these trailblazers […]
Nancy Harkness Love, WWII Pilot & Commander
Nancy Harkness Love was a trailblazing WWII pilot and commander who was instrumental in the founding of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of WWII, the first women in history trained to fly American military aircraft. We were in the air flying from Boston to Vassar College to visit friends when I noticed ugly clouds […]