Hurricane Sandy, 10 Years Later: Are We Learning From Past Mistakes?
October 29th marked the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Sandy’s initial impact on the New Jersey shore, drenching the East Coast in rain,...
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Alana Lewish
- Oct 15, 2021
The Cost of Industrial Agriculture
Industrial agriculture is the way most of our food ends up in our grocery stores and on our tables. However, through heavy practices such...
Ayanna Snowden
- Aug 18, 2021
Youth Voices on the Green Amendment
On May 13, 2021, several student leaders from across the state of New Jersey spoke up in support of a Green Amendment. For context, the...
Virina Botros
- Jul 3, 2021
How to get electricity from living plants!
One of the most important issues in our planet is the by-product of burning fossil fuels for energy. Since industrial time, humanity has...
Ashley Park
- Jun 25, 2021
Creative Bergen Youth: Inspiring Artistic Activism throughout Bergen County
On June 11th, Creative Bergen Youth, founded by Ashley Park and sponsored by Creative Bergen and Sustainable Jersey, hosted its first...
Alyssa Kang
- Apr 30, 2021
Climate Change Exacerbates Gender Inequality
Climate change affects the entire world but it's the most disadvantaged people that suffer the greatest. Environmental racism is just one...
Virina Botros
- Apr 13, 2021
How has one year of COVID-19 impacted climate change?
Now that is has been one year in the COVID-19 pandemic, let’s look back: The pandemic has led to a drop of 10% of total worldwide CO2...
marpun22
- Jan 19, 2021
The Arctic will cease to exist if we don’t take serious action
The breakdown: It’s no secret that global warming and climate change has affected all of us. However, it is a surprise to see how little...
Gabrielle Gorman
- Dec 11, 2020
NJ Bans Plastic Bags
On my recent holiday shopping trips, I’ve noticed a wonderful change. In September, New Jersey state lawmakers passed a plastic bag ban....
Ashley Park
- Oct 23, 2020
Victory! NJ Transit stops fracked gas plant and moves forward with renewable energy
After 18 months of relentless lobbying, protesting, and organizing, New Jersey Transit has finally halted the proposal to build a fracked...
vermac22
- May 21, 2020
The Fashion Industry's Impact on the Environment
The fashion industry, as a whole, makes significant negative impacts on the environment, both before and after it’s products end up in...
marpun22
- May 20, 2020
Mother Earth Finally Has a Break!
We are all facing the hardships of the Coronavirus, but with persistence and community effort, we will be able to overcome what seems...
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