Did the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) give hope?
The annual UN climate change conference was held in Glasgow, Scotland from October 31st to November 12th of 2021. Also known as COP26,...
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Kaylee Wei
- Mar 7, 2022
- 3 min
Climate Change Compounds Native Americans’ Historic Hardships
Climate change harms not only land, agriculture, and wildlife but also humans – particularly minority groups. Deeply tied to the US’s...
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Rableen Kaleka
- Mar 7, 2022
- 3 min
Is there still hope for our planet?
As climate change continues to endanger the future for generations to come, organizations and researchers around the world are working to...
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Engineering and Technology Team
- Mar 6, 2022
- 4 min
Energy Audits: How you can save money and reduce your environmental footprint!
Have you ever wondered how your household or business is impacted by and contributes to the climate and energy crises? Energy audits may...
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Shwetha Ganesh Prabhu
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
The Climate Migration Crisis and Refugees
The greatest challenge of our generation is anticipated to be climate-related displacement and migration. There is an overwhelming...
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Samhita Vallamreddy
- Jan 29, 2021
- 2 min
Honey Bee Endangerment
Honey bees are flying insects that are close relatives to wasps and ants. They are found on almost every continent on the planet and play...
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Meher Mehta
- Jan 16, 2021
- 3 min
Habitat Degradation in Woodlands and What We Can Do About It
(Source: https://www.thoughtco.com/habitat-loss-fragmentation-and-destruction-130129) Habitat degradation is a significant issue in the...
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Riya Puvvada
- Dec 23, 2020
- 3 min
Marine Pollution
Marine pollution has been a problem our world has faced for some time now. The reports of trash and garbage rising in our oceans started...
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Kaylee Wei
- Dec 10, 2020
- 3 min
Noise Pollution
Noise pollution affects all of us to such an extent that we often fail to notice it. From the cars that screech by our houses to the...
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Samhita Vallamreddy
- Nov 18, 2020
- 3 min
Carbon Levels in the Atmosphere
The world is quickly learning about the devastating effects of climate change as temperatures rise and ice caps melt. Scientists have...
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Riya Puvvada
- Nov 11, 2020
- 4 min
Resource Depletion
Resource Depletion. It’s such a big issue in our world, yet so much about it is unknown. Just imagine, resources that are crucial for...
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Shwetha Ganesh Prabhu
- Nov 5, 2020
- 4 min
A Decrease in Biodiversity: Is This Something We Should be Worried About?
Global Environment Facility Currently, we have identified over 1.5 million organisms, but scientists believe that there may be as many as...
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Arohi Chirputkar
- Oct 28, 2020
- 4 min
The Benefits of a Vegetarian Lifestyle
34,722. That’s how many animals are killed every second around the world for food. With such a staggering statistic, it may appear that...
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Kaylee Wei
- Oct 21, 2020
- 3 min
The Connection Between Climate Change and Wildfires
Many have experienced first-hand the devastating effects of the California wildfires. From the state's 2020 wildfires alone, over four...
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Meher Mehta
- Oct 15, 2020
- 3 min
Impact of COVID-19 on the Environment
The COVID-19 pandemic has spread to more than 200 countries, affecting over 37 million people worldwide. Although the virus’s toll on...
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Shwetha Ganesh Prabhu
- Jun 26, 2020
- 4 min
Cultivating The Green Consumer
Most people know that China’s industry generates more carbon emissions than any other country. It’s no surprise that some parts nation...
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Meher Mehta
- Jun 26, 2020
- 4 min
Cloth Masks vs Plastic Masks: The Question of Sustainability
Right now, we are living in a pandemic. Our daily lives have changed drastically as we take measures to stay safe by staying 6 feet apart...
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Saarah N
- Jun 20, 2020
- 3 min
A Guide to Gardening
What’s the point of gardening? Why shouldn’t we just get our vegetables from the grocery store or better, online? What’s the point of...
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Angela Xiong
- Jun 12, 2020
- 3 min
The Revitalizing Benefits of House Plants
by Staff Writer Angela Xiong June 11th, 2020 Pollution levels on the planet earth are skyrocketing. If you live in a busy, dense city,...
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Jessica Lu
- Jun 6, 2020
- 3 min
Thrifting vs. Fast Fashion
Aside from the ever so popular rap song from 2012, thrift shopping is a cheap, sustainable method of buying clothes. Thrifting extends...
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