In the “Silent City” by G.R. Mathews, a tale is told where the surface of our world has become too polluted and toxic, forcing humanity to flee beneath the waves. Society is rebuilt under the sea and the people adapt to ocean life. Many tales are built on the idea that we have the ability
One of the greatest challenges in addressing environmental issues is that many of their consequences are invisible to the instigators. When pollution is invisible, it becomes easier to ignore. Light pollution is artificial light that washes out the glow of the stars. Sound pollution is harmful or unwanted sounds that interfere with daily activities. They
Without a doubt, the biggest nuisance in the history of the world is insects. They have stood since the dawn of time and have remained a staple on earth. The dislike for them is undeniable and nothing quite affects our everyday life like them. But a danger has begun to arise and threaten their very
Bees. The so-called-villains of summer. They are what sting us, what hurt us, and what make us ache. They ruin our picnics, our gardens, and our days at the park. We are quick to blame them for ruined afternoons outside. But our disdain has led us to ignorance of their importance. Because they are actually
In the early 1900s a vibrant flowering tree was introduced to the US from China. Its beauty and blight resistance made the tree popular and fastspreading during the 20th century, quickly becoming one of the most popular ornamental trees in North America. When the late 20th century came around it took a turn for the
Animal agriculture is one of the biggest industries in the world with an worth estimated between 1.61 trillion to 3.3 trillion. It is the breeding, raising, and management of domesticated animals for human consumption. The farms can range from small to large and the majority are intensive. But to offer some perspective on the sheer
A deep dive into the worlds most misunderstood creature Imagine toasty warm… radiant… bright: Sunny. Sandy. A shell-covered beach… A jump into the ocean… A relaxing swim– BUT– all of a sudden down, deep down in the depths below you spy a dark ominous shadow. Panic immediately seizes your heart and the word “Shark!” swarms
For over 70 years the world has relied on plastic. It has brought endless convenience and innovation– at a cost. Its overconsumption has begun to suffocate the world. Oceans, forests, mountains, and even our bodies have become a wasteland for plastics. To combat this problem chemical recycling was developed. It appeared to be the exact
In 2013 a garment warehouse in Bangladesh collapsed, leading to the death of 1,134 workers and the injury of 2,500 workers. These employees were women and children who worked in a factory that paid them less than minimum wage and forced them to work in inhumane conditions. The culprit? The Fast fashion industry. Fast Fashion
Cancer Alley is an 85-mile stretch of communities along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. These communities live close to around 200 fossil fuel and petrochemical operations that pollute the area. The people of these communities, black and low-income, have long reported high rates of cancer and diseases, hence the name. Communities