To Burn Or Not To Burn: When Will We Run Out of Oil?
Sydney Cohen – This is a question that many people are beginning to ask. It is known that natural resources are not infinite, and they will run out at some point. According to a Stanford University research team, it is predicted that “the world’s oil reserves will run out by 2052, natural gas by 2060 and coal by 2090.”
What are The Major Threats to Global Biodiversity?
Ilana Stein – While the term is in fact a shortening of “biological diversity”, biodiversity is defined as “The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable.”
A Controversial Energy Source: Is Nuclear Energy Renewable?
Harry Cooper – Climate change has made our planet drastically warmer. As a result, species are dying off, severe weather has increased, and sea levels are rising. The culprit is fossil fuels. By burning fossil fuels for energy, the human race has put itself and the entire Earth in a very tough situation.
The Increase of Mass Timber for Sustainable Construction
Harry Cooper – As the global population has increasingly grown over the past century and the world continues to industrialize, cities have started to build bigger and better buildings and infrastructure. The problem with this continual expansion is that it uses up large amounts of resources and produces greenhouse gas emissions.
Water Trading Is Used to Combat Global Water Scarcity Due To Climate Change
Sydney Cohen – Water trading refers to “the process of buying and selling water access entitlements, also often called water rights. The terms of the trade can be either permanent or temporary, depending on the legal status of the water rights.”
Can we Think of Plant Based Plastic As The Solution For Plastic Pollution?
Harry Cooper – Plastics have become one of the biggest environmental issues facing our world today. The public’s concern over plastic pollution has consequently continued to grow.
FSC Certified Wood Supports Forest Sustainability
Sydney Cohen – FSC-certified wood products are emblematic of a sustainable wood harvesting process. The wood that meets the standard of FSC certifications is “harvested from forests that are responsibly managed, socially beneficial, environmentally conscious, and economically viable.”
A Shabbat Blessing For Humanity and For Earth
Aryeh Ronay – One day a week, the Jewish people stop their work and dedicate a day to rest, rejuvenation and spiritual growth. Did you know that resting one day a week can be the best thing for your body, your soul and the planet? Let’s explore the Shabbat blessings and their transformative power.
The Environmental Impacts of Nitrogen Pollution
Harry Cooper – Nitrogen, or N2, makes up 80% of our atmosphere. Nitrogen is one of the most common elements on Earth, and is essential for plant growth all over the world.