Climate change hurts those who live alone
Photo by skyseeker / (CC BY 2.0) Article by Monishaa Suresh This summer has seen record-breaking high temperatures around
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Society
Global warming’s impact on academic performance
Economic researchers from major United States universities have noticed a “significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement.”
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Unique effects of Climate Change in Alaska
As the only Arctic state in the United States, Alaska has faced the effects of climate change far more rapidly than other states. Furthermore, climate change has resulted in a domino effect that seriously impacts life starting with the environment and going into many aspects of people’s everyday lives.
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Zero Waste Super Bowl?
Hopefully, while the Super Bowl will make an impact on minds of football fans, it won’t leave one on the environment.
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Chef Dominique Crenn talks food industry and environment
As the food industry becomes more cognizant of the consequences of its actions as well as the potential to bring about positive change, there’s increased hope to combat the efforts of climate change.
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Are our veggies becoming less healthy?
As time goes on, climate change seemingly inserts itself into every aspect of our life and it has now made it to the dining table. Grains and vegetables make up the core of most people’s diets around the world and if these staples begin to lose their nutrients, we will be left to solve a whole new array of problems.
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Are our brains keeping us from stopping climate change?
Between the desire to see short-term quick fixes, the need to stick with party lines on climate change policy, and the short attention span regarding these issues, it is harder than ever to get the general public mobilized to be active and vocal regarding global warming.
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The Role of Colleges and Universities in Mitigating Climate Change
Environmental initiatives pioneered by colleges and universities serve as models for society at large. Colleges and universities are unique in their ability to bring the full array of disciplines to bear on the problem of climate change. Thus, higher education institutions have the responsibility to train students across the disciplines so that they may lead the way in developing solutions to this global challenge.
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French President sparks global response to “Make our Planet Great Again” after Trump abandons climate pact
Macron then spoke of national security implications posed by climate change. “If we do nothing, our children will know a world of migrations, of wars, of shortage. A dangerous world.”
He concluded his statement by spinning a familiar phrase to provide a united and global purpose. “We are fully committed, because wherever we live, whoever we are, we all share the same responsibility: Make our planet great again.”
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People’s Climate Movement Organizes Earth Day March for Science
In 2014, we said that it takes everyone to change the future of climate change. Now, with everything at stake, everyone has a part to play. The effort is being organized by the coalition formed out of 2014’s People’s Climate March, which brought over 400,000 people to the streets of New York City and many more around the world.
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