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The Case for Walkable Cities in a Forward-Thinking Era
A large number of individuals who’ve attended college in the past say that the years they spent there were the best years of their lives. We often attribute this to the fact that they were freshly starting out, brand new adults ready to adventure and make a lasting impact on the world around them. They…
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Carbon Capture: An Attempt at Sustainable Advancement
A technique with the goal of sustainability known as carbon capture and storage is a relatively new practice, the use of which has increased heavily in the past thirty to forty years (exponentially so in the early 2000s). Although it debuted as an environmentally friendly alternative to releasing carbon and other harmful elements into the…
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Ecological Dangers and The Threat of Deforestation
Deforestation is one of the biggest threats of direct destruction to our environment perpetuated predominately by humans. The goal of this Ecological Dangers series is to highlight some of the threats to overall sustainability around the globe and shine light on ways to fight back. What is Deforestation? As you might already know, deforestation is…
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Music and Sustainability Are Closer Than You Think
Music is a powerful and enjoyable art form that has found a home in almost everyone’s life in one way or another. Here, I’ll explore the connections we can make from music to sustainability. The Political Impact of Music Music, like all major forms of art, does not exist in a vacuum. All art is…
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Ecological Dangers: The Harm of Overfishing
As you certainly know, there is a plethora of different dangers that humans present to our ecosystem. The goal of this Ecological Dangers series is to highlight some of the threats to overall sustainability around the globe and shine light on ways to fight back. What Is Overfishing? Overfishing is a term that we use…
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The Future for Sustainability in Transportation
With climate change becoming a more serious issue every year, the world must look for alternative ways to get people where they need to go. Many countries have created mass public transport systems with varying success, and it’s time for America to follow suit. Our Current View America has some public transportation available, depending on…
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Eco-Horror: The Film Industry’s Push for Sustainability
Halloween 2024 is fast approaching, and many of us celebrate by watching our favorite horror movies. Classics like Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Halloween have been airing on all the big channels while streaming services have bulked up their horror and thriller sections for October. I’d like to put a spotlight on…
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Bat Houses: An Earth-Friendly Halloween Project
Bats have a historically bad reputation in popular culture. You know them as the go-to scary animal, forever associated with vampires in classics like Dracula. Don’t let the cheesy movies fool you, though- bats can be an essential component of your backyard ecosystem, and a bat house comes with worthy benefits. Let’s take a look:…
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Fruit For Thought: Urban Trees in 2020s America
Cities throughout the U.S. and beyond have been making a consistent effort to line sidewalks, medians, and other vacant areas with trees. This brings shade and sustainability to otherwise pollution-dominated places. Let’s have a closer look at the decision making behind these developments: Transparency After researching this topic in cities around the east coast, I…
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Solutions For Light Pollution That Will Have You Seeing Stars
Since the development of electricity and the modern city, light pollution has robbed us of the night sky. Even in smaller towns, a single Wawa or Royal Farms can completely negate the view of a natural sky for miles. The presence of light pollution is an intersectional, intergenerational complaint from the people of the world.…