What is the environmental impact of economic growth?  The results of economic growth––increased output and consumption––can equate to detrimental effects on the environment. The impact includes global warming, potential loss of environmental habitats, higher levels...

We are nearing the time of year when animals start to pursue their annual cycles that we are more or less familiar with. Birds will start migrating south for the winter. Bears will stock up...

When we think of the aspects of our world affected by climate change what comes to mind? To most, it’s increasing temperatures, rising sea levels, and changes to natural occurrences. However, aside from the polar...

Over 760,000 lives have been taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, and cases continue to be on the rise. The devastation and horror this pandemic has brought to the world in a matter of months are...

Along with high global temperatures, come long dry spells, droughts and intense water shortages. Water scarcity has become a crucial issue in the last several years; according to the World Health organization, half of the...

Hanging on trees, in the subway, and on the sidewalk, used masks and gloves are everywhere except where they should be- the trash can. Amidst the global pandemic of COVID-19, the government and the healthcare...

When you’re running out of movies to watch, what about revisiting older movies with an environmental theme? Here are some film suggestions to enrich your understanding of our habitat: Avatar (2009)  A film with nine...

Social media has, on countless occasions, proven to be a valuable tool. It is a platform that can amplify voices and increase solidarity among those who support a common cause. Unfortunately, this has created a...

Climate Change Affecting Extinction Rates Although the effects of climate change were previously known, it was recently discovered that, at its current rate, it could soon be the leading cause of extinction. With climate change,...

As our world becomes more advanced and our population expands, more and more of our planet’s species become prone to extinction. Past major extinctions have been known to be caused by repeated continental drift, geographical...

Disease can be deadly, especially amongst vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. This has become most apparent in the challenging times we currently live in, through the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there’s an illness...

Have you ever wondered what’s the number 1 agricultural source of greenhouse gases? It’s cows. A surprise right? So how do cows exactly contribute to climate change? Cow’s burping When cows eat food, their microbes...

Going vegan is considered one of the newer Generation Z/ Millennial trends, but it’s also much more than just a trend. Veganism is where you cut out animal products as well as the consumption of...

There’s a plethora of podcasts that address the climate crisis, but they all do so in a multitude of ways. Each is equally intriguing and informative in their own way, but it’s important to find...

Every day, we are so consumed within our own spheres of life and community. We absorb ourselves in our school work as students and as adults, we absorb ourselves in our work. Life goes on...

Recently this month, regions in Eastern India and Bangladesh were hit with a cyclone so powerful, it’s reported to be the strongest in the region.  The reason: climate change.  Entitled as the Cyclone Amphan, this...

  Deleting emails can save our planet?  Did you know that spam emails, unread emails, and unwanted emails all contribute to carbon emissions? The average American has around 500 unread emails If we deleted 500 unread...

We live in a time of firsts. For what is likely the first time in all of our lives, we are being told to remain inside to prevent the spread of a highly infectious disease....

There have been many theories surrounding the livelihoods and extinctions of various prehistoric creatures. From dinosaurs to saber-toothed tigers3 to the wooly mammoths; these creatures were among the most terrifying and massive animals of their...

Oil and gas are not tenable resources, and renewable energy is becoming more and more needed. What is renewable energy? Renewable energy is not a fossil fuel and has a low environmental impact. Common examples...

The Green Movement, an initiative formed to encourage environmentally-conscious practices in order to boost global environmental health, saw a significant gain in traction as environmentalism rose to prominence in the 1960s, engaging the up-and-coming generations...

11 years. Only 11 years is the scope of time in which we can put a stop to climate change. And we are the last generation to make that happen.  In last year’s UN Summit,...

The tragedy of the commons is a situation when many individuals all share a common resource where individual users, acting independently according to their own self-interest, behave contrary to the common good of all users...

Reuse What You Already Own This is pretty self-explanatory but it’s very important to use what you already have. Always check or look for items or supplies you already own at home, because this reduces...

It is almost guaranteed that within the last month, you have ordered something online. With the convenience that websites like Amazon.com provide, it is hard not to. The ability to order almost anything and have...