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…

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Dolphin, Dolphin; Wherefore Art Thou?

By Maneesha Khalae on December 14, 2020

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

The Importance of Old-Growth Forests to Climate Change Mitigation

By Megan Crimmins on December 6, 2020

Climate Change and Astronomy

Climate Change and Astronomy

By Olivia Bible on December 1, 2020

Single-Use Plastics and Their Alternatives in Modern Healthcare

Single-Use Plastics and Their Alternatives in Modern Healthcare

By Jenny Motzer on November 17, 2020

Winter: How Has It Changed in Boston and What Does That Affect?

Winter: How Has It Changed in Boston and What Does That Affect?

By Mariah Mansoor on November 12, 2020

Lionfish Hunting “Sea Roombas” Can Help Rescue an Ecosystem in Peril

Lionfish Hunting “Sea Roombas” Can Help Rescue an Ecosystem in Peril

By Mia Sell on November 9, 2020

Water Cycle Management Restores Zimbabwe’s Nalomwe River

Water Cycle Management Restores Zimbabwe’s Nalomwe River

By Jennifer McMullin on November 2, 2020

Gold’s Hidden Glitter: Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining

Gold’s Hidden Glitter: Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining

By Olivia Amitay on October 29, 2020

Charles River Water Quality: Is It Improving?

Charles River Water Quality: Is It Improving?

By Olivia Bible on October 26, 2020

Why the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Was So Severe

Why the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Was So Severe

By Emily Chan on October 22, 2020

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…