Why are Coral Reefs Crucially Important to the Ecosystem?
Sydney Cohen – Coral reefs are a vital part of the ocean ecosystem. Coral reefs help to keep our planet’s carbon dioxide levels under control by absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere. But these fragile ecosystems are in danger due to human activity.
Evolutionary Traits of Biblical Locusts Versus Orchestral Cicadas
Jordan Rindler – Locusts and Cicadas seem to be very similar insects: they’re both known for their enormous numbers, they both feast on vegetation, and they do look similar to an untrained eye.
Industrial Pollution Affects The Environment and Our Health
Sydney Cohen – Industrial pollution is a side effect of the industrial revolution that has been going on for hundreds of years. The term “industrialization” was coined by John Stuart Mill in 1848. At its core, it is the transition from an agrarian society to an industrialized one.
Environmental Wellness & the Role of Nature in Health
Matthew Mausner – The global wellness industry is estimated to be in the range of 4 trillion dollars. WOW!
Environmental Determinism and Your Personal Values
Sydney Cohen – Environmental determinism is a study within the field of social science, particularly studied in sociology and anthropology.
Cellular Agriculture: The Fourth Agricultural Revolution
Jordan Rindler – Cellular Agriculture is the process of replicating naturally occurring cellular tissues (which are groups of similar cells that work together to serve a function) in a controlled, growth-oriented environment. Animal cells are programmed to replicate, which causes the organism to grow.
The Sustainable Way to Eating Meat is Through Lab-Grown Synthetic Meat
Noga Wies – If you’ve ever considered becoming a vegetarian or at least cutting down on meat consumption, the chances are that you were motivated by a desire to reduce animal suffering. In 2018, 302 million cattle, 1.5 billion pigs, and a staggering 69 billion chickens were slaughtered for meat production.
Deep Ecology: What Is It and Why It Matters
Matthew Mausner – Deep ecology is a movement and approach to living that pursues respect and compassion between people and all species. There were always ways of life that might be loosely called deep ecology.
Today’s Crucial Development of Sustainable Transport
Elisheva Malomet – Travel is a huge part of our lives, whether it is our daily commute to work or school, a trip to the store, or a vacation that we have been planning for a year. People need to get to places and easy access to mobility is becoming increasingly important.