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Benjamin Jance IV: Cities, the savior of energy? (Chaeho)
When people think about climate change, they often imagine melting icebergs or huge factories emitting pollution. But the real problem is much closer than that. It’s in our…
ClimateThe Colorful Reefs in Finding Nemo We Grew Up With Are a Lie
If you have ever looked at reef photos online and because of that, expected the ocean to look like a kaleidoscope of colors, then you’re going to be quite shocked once you…
ClimateDisappearance of Bees
Despite their small size, insects are considered to cover a significant part of Earth’s living biomass. Among one million species of them, bees are one of the most important…
ClimateBiotic Homogenization
Along with the growing speed of urbanization, the increase of human activities, and the spread of invasive species, distributed ecological habitats and communities are becoming…
ClimateMangrove and Coastal Habitat Degradation (Amrii)
Mangrove is a type of tropical tree that grows in Intertidal zones where the coastal areas are between high and low times. They are adapted to harsh conditions such as high…
ClimateSoil Salinization (Seoha)
When people talk about global environmental problems, they often point to melting ice caps, rising oceans, or burning forests. Yet one of the most damaging crises remains…
ClimateSeeking Shade, Killing the Coral Reef: Sunscreen Chemicals and the Crisis of Coral Bleaching (Sooah)
The perfect tropical holiday image always includes a white sandy beach, a blue-green sea, and a ritual of applying sunscreen to protect your skin from the hot sun. However,…
ClimateThe Rise of “Microtrends”: Clothing Waste Edition (YESEO)
In the past few years, microtrends have become one of the most powerful ways young people get dressed and shop, especially on fast-moving platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and…
ClimateAddressing the Overflow of Food Delivery Packaging (Chaeho Song)
How often do you deliver? As technology develops and the world proceeds through the pandemic, the use of food delivery has dramatically increased. Today, the market sees over…
ClimatePharmaceutical pollution
Many individuals have previously been prescribed medication, and as of 2021, 64.8% of adults aged 18 and older continued to take prescription medication. However, many…
ClimateLignin-based materials in tires and coatings
Lignin, a polymer in plant cell walls that is naturally occurring, could be used as a sustainable ingredient for tires and protective paint coatings. Derived from the residual…