Deforestation in the Amazon is only accelerating. Some of the worst-affected countries, such as Brazil, may never grow back to what it once was. The world’s largest forest is being used for logging and is being replaced by humans. Humans want the land to grow crops and herd animals, but our Earth needs those forests. The Amazon is the world’s …
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While the Amazon is the largest body of vegetation on Earth, it is not endless and is a prime target for lumber and oil drilling companies. However, this is not true as the amazon is suffering at an increasing rate due to human influence. What’s more, Forest Fires in the Amazon are killing off the jungle as well, and these …
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Certain countries look to become carbon neutral, but how realistic is that goal and what can be done to achieve it. While it is expected that the countries will meet their goals of reducing their emissions in the next 30 years, they will not meet the target by itself. The US and China will have to continue to act in …
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The Green New Deal is a sweeping policy proposal that combines environmental and economic reforms. It’s not in the least bit controversial, unlike many of its more controversial predecessors. Environmental and economic reform are often seen as polar opposites. The popular conception of the “grassroots” movement is a conservative one, in other words, designed to keep the government’s hands off …
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What will the future of green energy be? That is, what is to be expected in the coming years by both environmental and public officials? We already know that recycling will play a large role in green energy, and that the costs of going green are inevitable. However, there is a lot more to the issue than recycling. There are …
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