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Climate Crisis 2023: Why it's the Greatest Risk to Humanity

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.

Turkey and Syria 2023 Earthquake - Why Was It So Severe?

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?

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.

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.

Dangerous Floods in Puerto Rico: Then and Now

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.

Global Droughts Threaten Crucial Water Sources

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.

5 Young Leaders Leading The Way For Global Change

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

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.

Climate Change Impacts Faced by Indigenous Communities Around the World

Olivia Eugenia

Jun 11, 20225 min read

Climate Change Impacts Faced by Indigenous Communities Around the World

Indigenous people contribute the least to global emissions but they are impacted far more by it than others in more developed regions.

Climate Change Effects in North America - USA and Canada | World Series Part 6

Olivia Eugenia

Apr 13, 20226 min read

Climate Change Effects in North America - USA and Canada | World Series Part 6

In Part Five of our World Climate Change series, we will be discussing the climate change impacts in North America - USA and Canada.

Sustainable Living and its Effects on Business Entities

Shipra Swaraj

Mar 30, 202210 min read

Sustainable Living and its Effects on Business Entities

Sustainable living is a choice we make to intend to reduce environmental damage and offset climate change. Businesses should contribute more

Energy Consumption: Cryptocurrency vs Traditional Banks

Olivia Eugenia

Mar 23, 20225 min read

Energy Consumption: Cryptocurrency vs Traditional Banks

Cryptocurrencies have become inevitable now. How much energy does it consume, and is this modern way of banking worth it?

Climate Change Is Still Happening - Faster Than Predicted

Callie McNorton

Mar 10, 20223 min read

Climate Change Is Still Happening - Faster Than Predicted

“Climate change” was a phrase that was popularized in the 1980s. Since then, irreversible damage has been done.

Climate Change Effects in Europe | World Series Part 5

Olivia Eugenia

Jan 15, 20225 min read

Climate Change Effects in Europe | World Series Part 5

In Part Five of our World Climate Change series, we will be discussing the climate change impacts in Europe.

Climate Change Effects in Oceania | World Series Part 4

Olivia Eugenia

Nov 14, 20215 min read

Climate Change Effects in Oceania | World Series Part 4

In Part Three of our World Climate Change series, we will be discussing the climate change impacts in Oceania.

Devastating Tropical Storms In The United States - Hurricane Ida

Nondiah Khalayi

Oct 31, 20214 min read

Devastating Tropical Storms In The United States - Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida slammed into New Orleans on 29th August and has killed at least 95 people in the US. Hurricane Ida was a category four storm.

Climate Change Effects in Asia | World Series Part 3

Olivia Eugenia

Oct 9, 20215 min read

Climate Change Effects in Asia | World Series Part 3

In Part Three of our World Climate Change series, we will be discussing the climate change impacts on Asia.

Climate Change Effects in Africa | World Series Part 2

Olivia Eugenia

Sep 18, 20214 min read

Climate Change Effects in Africa | World Series Part 2

In Part Two of our World Climate Change series, we will be discussing the climate change impacts on people and wildlife in Africa.

What's Happening in Haiti: Earthquake and Tropical Storms Devastate Thousands

Surabhi Paraki

Sep 8, 20214 min read

What's Happening in Haiti: Earthquake and Tropical Storms Devastate Thousands

Haiti is currently suffering due to two severe natural disasters, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, and a category 3 hurricane, at once.

'Code Red for Humanity' - The Latest IPCC Climate Change Report Warns of Serious Consequences

Surabhi Paraki

Aug 25, 20214 min read

'Code Red for Humanity' - The Latest IPCC Climate Change Report Warns of Serious Consequences

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a new report that urges us to take climate change more seriously.

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