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Cities Are Running Out of Water

Cities Are Running Out of Water

Imagine having no water to drink or cook with, or for bathing, flushing toilets or watering pets. Imagine this situation going on for not just a day or two, but possibly long into the future. This is the dire situation that many cities around the world are facing...
A Look at Record Glacial Melting & It’s Implications

A Look at Record Glacial Melting & It’s Implications

Climate change, polar vortex, global warming — these terms appear more and more frequently in the news and on social media, often relating to the melting of glacial ice in Antarctica, Greenland, and mountain ranges around the world. According to the National...
The Invasion of Plastic in Our Oceans

The Invasion of Plastic in Our Oceans

Since the late 1900s, plastic pollution has become a frequent topic of discussion. Mounting concerns about single-use plastics, the volume of plastic containers in landfills, and the mass-contamination of the Earth’s oceans have led to increased pressure on...
Sustainability Trends 2019

Sustainability Trends 2019

With more nationwide and local initiatives promoting sustainable practices, sustainability has become somewhat of a hot topic. In order to encourage healthy habits, limit further damage to the planet, and endorse sustainable actions, the following trends may influence...
The Importance of Planting Native Vegetation at Home

The Importance of Planting Native Vegetation at Home

When it comes to landscaping, many DIY’ers will go to a big box store to buy plants, often non-native species. There is nothing necessarily wrong with this, but it would be better for the environment to plant North American native species. These plants grow naturally...
Celestun: The Return of the Pink Flamingos

Celestun: The Return of the Pink Flamingos

Every nature preserve is known for its particular characteristics. The Magombera Nature Reserve in Tanzania is known for its endangered primates and Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is known for being one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the Washington, D.C. metro...