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Dolphin, Dolphin; Wherefore Art Thou?
By Maneesha Khalae
The Dolphin Resurgence in Pakistan Known locally as bhulan or bhulan machi (long-lipped fish), the dolphins of the Indus River are one of the world’s…
The Importance of Old-Growth Forests to Climate Change Mitigation
By Megan Crimmins
With new tree planting initiatives popping up across the world using slogans like “We Plant a Tree Each Time You Swipe Your Card” and “Every…
Climate Change and Astronomy
By Olivia Bible
Climate change affects far more than what humans can see on the surface of the earth. It also reduces the ability of astronomers to see…
Single-Use Plastics and Their Alternatives in Modern Healthcare
By Jenny Motzer
The emergence of single-use plastics in the mid-20th century revolutionized the fields of healthcare and medicine. This new form of technology brought about unprecedented sanitation…
Winter: How Has It Changed in Boston and What Does That Affect?
By Mariah Mansoor
In the past decade, Boston has experienced the most precipitation ever on record. It is no longer expected that Boston will have light snow or…

Here’s Where Bostonians’ Recyclables Go Beyond the Curb
By Mia Sell
Recycling has been gaining popularity in the United States during the past few decades, and with it, a conception that…
COVID-19’s Impacts on Multilateral Climate Negotiations
By Olivia Henning
While COVID-19 has rightfully become the spotlight of international attention, climate change continues to threaten human health and safety. Amid…
America’s Hundred-Year War on Grey Wolves
By Eleanor Horvath
In the early and mid-1900s, grey wolves were systematically hunted to near-extinction. Now, after 45 years of federal protection, the…
Massachusetts Global Warming Solutions Act: Where the Commonwealth Stands
By Ian Galinson
On August 7, 2008, the Massachusetts legislature ratified the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) with the intention of cutting greenhouse…
A Sinking City: The Rotterdam Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
By Annabelle Larnard
Many cities across the globe are establishing plans to combat climate change, especially those vulnerable to rising water levels or…

Here’s Where Bostonians’ Recyclables Go Beyond the Curb

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Recycling has been gaining popularity in the United States during the past few decades, and with it, a conception that it is an easy and…

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Prefab Housing: Environmentally Fab or Edificial Fad?
By Isabel Plower
Prefabricated homes, or “prefabs”, are houses fabricated in a factory and shipped in segments to their final destination. They are adored by design magazines, environmental…
Climate Change Curricula for K-5 in the U.S.
By Emily Chan
Anthropogenic climate change is the driving force behind some of the greatest natural disasters humanity has faced within the last two decades. A record-breaking season…
Reducing Deforestation and Creating Farmland in Africa Through Mining
By Serra Tekce
Sustainable mining in Africa can help reduce deforestation and decrease poverty across the continent. Africa has a major deforestation problem that is driven by several…
Climate Migration Has Begun in California
By Giuliana Calia
“The Worst Fire season ever. Again.” These were the bold letters spread across the Los Angeles Times in September 2020. California has once again become…
The Gloves Come Off, But Where Do They Go?
By Olivia Henning
From increased medical waste to surges in single-use plastic to the widespread collapse of waste management practices, COVID-19 has increased the amount of waste across…

The Rise of Chief Sustainability Officers: A Look Into Nike’s C-Suite
By Juliette Van Vleck
In 1996, Life Magazine published a picture of a 12-year old boy in Pakistan stitching the Nike swoosh onto soccer balls. Later that year, Ernst…
New Avenues for Coal Miners, or Lack Thereof
By Alexis Rindner
Due to a mix of economic and social pressures, the United States continues to decrease its production of coal, with 2019 seeing the lowest coal…
How the Biofuel Industry Hinges on Deforestation
By Anika Brahmbhatt
Biofuel use has long been a subject of debate —it’s renewable, cheap, and widely accessible, but it emits carbon and possibly reduces the food supply…
Cannabis Cultivation and Water Shortages in California
By Michelle Cardona
In 2016, California voted to legalize recreational cannabis consumption for individuals 21 years or older. While medicinal cannabis had been legal for over 20 years…
Green Bonds: Investing in a Sustainable Future
By Amelia Murray-Cooper
The economic recession spurred by the coronavirus pandemic has given the world a unique pause button moment. While governments and companies across the world build…