 By: Stephanie Becerra
No blue, no green. No green, no life. I believe that almost everyone in the world has love and respect for water, in one way or another. It could be in the form of breathtaking oceans, rivers, streams, and lakes- or perhaps of a powerful storm- or a refreshing glass of water. In the end we all need it to survive, life as we know it and life itself would cease to exist. Why then do we disrespect this incredible substance so much? It is the universal solvent, dissolving more substances than any other liquid! Shapeless and formless, it can fill and penetrate almost any crevice in the world. It can exist in three different states, as a solid, as a liquid, and as a gas. Remarkable! It is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, both by weight and volume. The list of interesting facts about water goes on and on. Perhaps if people knew more about water and its current state in our world today, they would have so much more respect for it.
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 By: Oseni Benjamin Toluwalase
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The outbreak of the virus in China and its rapid spread to every nook and cranny of the globe made the World Health Organization (WHO) declare it as a pandemic. The pandemic, since the outbreak began from the end of fall last year, till date, has left phenomenal damages to human life, relationships, businesses, social life, and education amongst others. As a matter of fact, it has caused so many disruptions that everyday life is now known as “the new normal.” Despite the adverse implications, the pandemic has brought on some positive impacts such as family bonding, new developments in health and medicine, advances in human sustainability, innovative ways of learning, doing business and going about our normal days’ activities,  By: Jussa Kudherezera
Considering the fact that summer is with us, now is the optimal time for TUGI Zimbabwe to start work on our gardens, but COVID-19 has given rise to food insecurity and shortages for the majority of Zimbabweans. There is a need to spearhead urban gardening and experience high yields for our communities to compensate for the lack of food during the COVID-19 crisis. COVID-19 has disrupted the nation as a whole, especially concerning agriculture. If urban agriculture is well established, it will help communities to sustain themselves even with the lockdowns in Zimbabwe.  By: Danielle Labrum
Greenwashing is defined as when, “a company or organization spends more time and money on marketing themselves as environmentally friendly than on minimizing their environmental impact” (Corcione). Dozens of so-called ‘green’ companies are deceiving thousands of buyers in order to make more money and then using their resources to cover up this corruption.  By: Althea Ocomen
For some species, time on planet Earth is running out. Human beings are the greatest threat to the survival of endangered species with poaching, habitat destruction, and the effects of climate change and deforestation causing detrimental problems within the environment.  By: Carlos Trejo
Having access to fresh fruits and vegetables is easy if you have your own garden, but what if you live in an urban area? The concept of an urban veggie garden is becoming more popular, and it’s easy to start your own with the right space and the right materials. Even if you’re new to the idea of gardening, you can still start your very own urban vegetable garden at home. Read on for some advice and insight that will inspire you to start enjoying the fruits of your labor without ever having to leave the house.  By: Althea Ocomen
An endangered species is a specific group of organisms that are threatened by extinction. Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation.  By: Shriya Atreya & Tanvi Pulavarthy
No matter how young or old, sustainable life is always attainable. Although it can be difficult in a more uninformed household, it is easier than you think! As teens ourselves, we face the same struggle. Through our experiences, we have learned some helpful tips and tricks to be more sustainable while living under someone else’s roof.  By Ankita Baidya
At first glance, sustainable development means to improve upon our society without compromising the future of it. This statement is true, but sustainable development, in reality, has a fuller meaning than first comes to mind.  By: Althea Ocomen
The contamination of U.S. drinking water with man-made “forever chemicals” is far worse than previously estimated with some of the highest levels found in Miami, Philadelphia, and New Orleans, harming the citizens residing in that area. The chemicals, resistant to breaking down in the environment, are known as perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Some have been linked to cancers, liver damage, low birth weight, and other health problems which may shorten the average lifespan of an adult. The findings by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) show the group's previous estimate in 2018, based on unpublished U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data, that 110 million Americans may be contaminated with PFAS, could be far too low. |
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