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The Danger of Forever Chemicals

Written by: Erin Yoo What started out as a modern scientific milestone and miracle is now a cause for concern, with some labeling it a crisis. They are currently present in 99% of Americans, causing serious health problems for many (“The ‘Forever Chemicals’”; Perkins, 2020).

The Spread of Microplastics

Written by: Erin Yoo The world has gone plastic. By 2050, experts predict that 12 billion metric tons of plastic will have been thrown away. After all, from 1950 to 2015, over 6 billion tons of plastic have been produced, of which about 80% currently

Reducing Food Industry Carbon Emissions Through Eco-Labels and More

Written by: Erin Yoo Panera, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s are some of the biggest fast-food names in corporate America and daily life around the world. However, despite their world-famous yummy meals, their huge presence is also the cause of another important reality: climate change.

Reforestation Matters

Written by Erin Yoo Edited by Eunice Kim and Ashley Koca Reforestation is one natural solution for fighting the climate crisis, but what is reforestation really? It is the active restoration of forests that have been cut down or otherwise harmed in some way. This

Ancient Responses to Climate Change

Written By: Ashley Koca Changes in the Earth’s climate can either make or break a civilization. It is best humanity learns now from past societies brought to their knees, as well as those who showed resilience in the face of nature’s whim, on how to