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California's Responsible Textile Recovery Act

Alexis Berridge

Oct 230 min read

California's Responsible Textile Recovery Act

The Presidential Race and the Inflation Reduction Act

Jasmine Rivera

Aug 192 min read

The Presidential Race and the Inflation Reduction Act

During election season, it's critical that Americans reflect on their priorities and how candidates are choosing to either address or...

The Environmental Impact of PR Packages for Influencers

Nirati Iyer

Apr 262 min read

The Environmental Impact of PR Packages for Influencers

The rise of social media influencers has led to a unique marketing strategy: public relations (PR) packages. These gift sets, often...

Balancing Progress in Human Psychology with Animal Welfare

Nirati Iyer

Apr 262 min read

Balancing Progress in Human Psychology with Animal Welfare

Animal psychological experiments involve studying the behavior and mental processes of non-human animals in controlled settings....

Is Nuclear Energy Perpetrating Environmental Injustice?

Nirati Iyer

Apr 262 min read

Is Nuclear Energy Perpetrating Environmental Injustice?

Nuclear energy is at the crossroads of climate action and environmental justice. While it is a powerful tool to transition away from...

Nirati Iyer

Apr 262 min read

The Environmental Impact of PR Packages for Influencers

The rise of social media influencers has led to a unique marketing strategy: public relations (PR) packages. Brands send these gift sets,...

Nirati Iyer

Apr 32 min read

The Environmental Impact of Fireworks

Across cultures and centuries, fireworks have always been at the center of celebrations of all kinds. Whether marking monumental...

decapiof

Mar 72 min read

The Right to Garden in Wisconsin

A bill being considered in Wisconsin would guarantee a right to garden. Wisconsin House Bill 379 would prevent a local government from...

Cesar Toscano

Mar 72 min read

Renewable Energy and America

As each year passes, climate change grows worse. This trend will continue as long as large influxes in greenhouse gas emissions are not...

Taylor Swift and Her Private Jet: Celebrity Carbon Footprint and Privilege

Nirati Iyer

Mar 52 min read

Taylor Swift and Her Private Jet: Celebrity Carbon Footprint and Privilege

Taylor Swift, a pop sensation and public figure, has recently faced severe criticism for her significant carbon footprint—primarily due...

Florida House Bill 1071 and the Legality of Cultivated Meat

decapiof

Feb 262 min read

Florida House Bill 1071 and the Legality of Cultivated Meat

A bill in Florida will ban the production and sale of meat that is made in a laboratory. Although the ban is officially intended to keep...

Sahiti Karnati

Feb 161 min read

CRISPR-Cas9

According to an article from Your Genome, CRISPR-Cas9 is a genome editing tool that allows medical researchers and geneticists to remove,...

A Double-Edged Sword: AI's Impact on the Environment

Nirati Iyer

Feb 162 min read

A Double-Edged Sword: AI's Impact on the Environment

Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of AI in relation to the environment as it rapidly reshapes our world.

The EPA and Biden Administration’s Methane Regulation Efforts

Nirati Iyer

Feb 82 min read

The EPA and Biden Administration’s Methane Regulation Efforts

In accordance with the recommended methane emission limits set by the EPA for oil and gas companies, the Biden Administration has taken...

Economic Effects of Disasters in the USA

Karnik Aswani

Dec 10, 20231 min read

Economic Effects of Disasters in the USA

Can natural disasters affect the economy? Well, the obvious answer is yes. Disasters can alter the dynamics of the job market, impacting...

Gabriella Klimov

Dec 6, 20232 min read

Soil Pollution and Its Effects

Although it largely goes unnoticed, soil pollution may become a critical issue for our planet. Hearing the word “pollution” may cause one...

Niharika Emani

Nov 29, 20232 min read

What are CBRNEs?

According to DC Health, CBRNE is an acronym for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive. These types of weapons have...

The B-21 Raider: America's Newest Bomber

Ryan Dulaney

Nov 22, 20232 min read

The B-21 Raider: America's Newest Bomber

The world's first sixth-generation aircraft has taken its first flight. Designed for greater longevity, capability and upgradability than...

Cosmology: The Wonders of the Universe and its Origins

Vidith Iyer

Oct 23, 20232 min read

Cosmology: The Wonders of the Universe and its Origins

Cosmology is a very unique topic in the field of STEM. When most people hear the word astronomy, they likely think about engineering,...

Extreme Heat Events: Do They Pose a Real Threat?

Evanne Cass

Oct 6, 20232 min read

Extreme Heat Events: Do They Pose a Real Threat?

Extreme heat events have been increasing globally, and their effects are becoming more and more dangerous. Extreme heat refers to...

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