A Zero-Waste Journey: An Interview with Melissa Tan The Vision of the Zero-Waste Movement Imagine a world where every action we take, every purchase we make, is purposeful and guided by a commitment to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Picture a lifestyle where waste is not just minimized but entirely eliminated, […]
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The Intertwined Existence: Rethinking the Urban-Nature Divide
Do Cities and Nature Exist at Odds? On the surface, it may appear that nature and cities are in opposition to each other. In our urban environments, we often feel the need to escape to connect with nature, seeking respite from the chaos and noise of metropolitan life. We view […]
Rallying for Change: Global Climate Protests Demand a Fossil Fuel-Free Future
Global Protests Call for Halt to Fossil Fuels to Avert Climate Catastrophe Millions of people around the world are set to take part in protests and events calling for a halt to the use of fossil fuels, in an effort to prevent the escalating climate catastrophe. Amnesty International, a prominent […]
The Power of the People: How Activism is Transforming the Fight Against Air Pollution
Champions of clean air: People power in the fight against air pollution The Global Air Pollution Crisis Air pollution is a global crisis that poses a severe threat to human health. According to the latest report from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI), air pollution is the greatest global threat […]
Protesting for Change: From the Arctic to the Amazon
Peaceful Protests in the Face of Suppression: The Story of the Arctic 30 and Global Climate Activism Nothing can truly prepare someone for the loss of freedom, as witnessed by friends and colleagues during their unjust imprisonment on charges of piracy and hooliganism. Their crime? Peacefully protesting against the use […]
Rethinking Recycling: A Call for a More Effective and Inclusive Recycling Program
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a modern solution to the failing recycling system in the United States. According to a recent Times Union article, hundreds of millions of pounds of recyclable plastic, paper, aluminum and glass are buried in landfills or incinerated every year rather than being remade into new […]