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Rachel Brown
May 7, 20236 min read
Climate Crisis 2023: Why it's the Greatest Risk to Humanity
The topic of climate change often sparks a debate; whether it really exists and if it is a true threat to humanity and the planet.
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Rachel Brown
Mar 3, 20235 min read
Turkey and Syria 2023 Earthquake - Why Was It So Severe?
The earthquakes that struck Turkey were among some of the deadliest and most devastating in recent years, but why was it so severe?
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Rachel Brown
Feb 8, 20234 min read
The Rise of Global Coal Usage in 2022
In 2022, global coal demand was expected to increase and reach an all-time high exceeding 8 billion tonnes due to the energy crisis.
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Rodrigo Encinas
Nov 13, 20224 min read
What is Permaculture?
Permaculture is cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock without affecting the next iteration or generations.
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Jamie Martin
Nov 1, 20224 min read
Dangerous Floods in Puerto Rico: Then and Now
With Hurricane Fiona making landfall on September 18th, Puerto Rico has been debilitated by severe flooding, killing at least 21 people.
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Mayuri Chaudhuri
Oct 20, 20224 min read
How Much Brighter Do You Want Diwali to Be?
Diwali is an Indian festival that is observed across the world, regardless of religious affiliation.
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Shiana Irlbeck
Sep 22, 20225 min read
Global Droughts Threaten Crucial Water Sources
Lack of rainfall and consistently high temperatures are sweeping across the world, depleting water sources from the US to China.
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Surabhi Paraki
Aug 2, 20225 min read
5 Young Leaders Leading The Way For Global Change
With each passing day, as we see all the various social struggles that people worldwide face, it becomes increasingly evident we need change
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Shiana Irlbeck
Jul 2, 20224 min read
Why Is There a Global Food Crisis?
With the Ukraine war, a changing climate, and fertilizer shortages upon us, a global food shortage is the reality that society now faces.
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