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The Current Economic Model: A Destructive Social Construct?

As the world witnesses an Ebola outbreak that has been hyped by the media as the next Black Plague, we are left to wonder why the problem of climate change doesn’t attract as much attention. Unarguably, climate change is real...

by Apratim Vidyarthi

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Can we export this Canary Island energy self-sufficiency plan?

Since last summer, El Hierro, in the Canary Islands, is the first island in the world with a project working to make it energy self-sufficient. A hybrid hydro-wind generation system is currently working to provide the island ...

by Inma López

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Are Climate Deniers Just Another Endangered Species?

There’s no denying it: knowledge and understanding of climate change is just as far-reaching as its impacts as activism and involvement from people all over the world increases.

by Candler Vinson

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Seagrass Struggles: Why Seagrass Is Important And In Danger

The Great Barrier Reef: a monstrous hunk of calcium carbonate that supports an extensive network of sea animals by providing food and shelter. How often have we heard about the danger that the Reef is in? Too many times to coun...

by Brian Watts

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Chile’s fight against nature: Floods and forest fires engulf the country

If there is a powerful opponent it is certainly nature. So far this year, Chile has been living tough times. The South American country has struggled with damages provoked by unpredictable and devastating weather. Flash floods ...

by Carlos Arturo

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Environmental education in the U.S.: A work in progress

Knowing about the flora and fauna of the natural world has always been a part of the scientific curriculum in schools; however, a more nuanced field of environmental education that includes climate issues is growing for a few r...

by Brian Watts

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How Pacific islanders are fighting climate change with canoes

Climate change is hitting the Pacific Islands hard. Sea levels are rising, temperatures are increasing, worsening storm surges and flooding have contaminated fresh water supplies and ruined crops. Already, residents of one isla...

by Fenton Lutunatabua

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The Current Economic Model: A Destructive Social Construct?

Can we export this Canary Island energy self-sufficiency plan?

Are Climate Deniers Just Another Endangered Species?

Seagrass Struggles: Why Seagrass Is Important And In Danger

Chile’s fight against nature: Floods and forest fires engulf the country

Environmental education in the U.S.: A work in progress

How Pacific islanders are fighting climate change with canoes

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