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When the Waters Rise: Acting Now to Prevent Tomorrow’s Floods 

Mathilde Spiropoulos  In just a few short hours, entire cities can be submerged, homes overtaken by floods, and lives turned upside-down by the relentless rise of water. Floods are now increasing in frequency under the effects of climate change. Unfortunately, 90% of all natural disasters involve flooding, accompanied by high costs, whether economic or human life. According to Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters “in 2024 … Continue reading When the Waters Rise: Acting Now to Prevent Tomorrow’s Floods 

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Wildfire Impacts: Part Two of a Two-Part Series 

by Mathilde Spiropoulos  This is the second and final part of a two-part series. For more information or to read Part One, please visit last week’s publication.  Wildfires may seem unstoppable, but they aren’t. Greece recently introduced fire prevention strategies that are already making an impact. These strategies are composed of public awareness campaigns that educate, forest management, and clearing. Another strategy is improved surveillance … Continue reading Wildfire Impacts: Part Two of a Two-Part Series 

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Wildfire Impacts: Part One of a Two Part Series 

by Mathilde Spiropoulos  Wildfires are no longer an occasional disaster; they are a devastating new normal. From Greece’s forests engulfed in flames to California’s rolling hills reduced to ash, wildfires have left behind thousands of stories of heartbreak and resilience. But they are also a call to action we can no longer afford to ignore. We have the power to reduce their impact and frequency … Continue reading Wildfire Impacts: Part One of a Two Part Series 

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The World is in Flames: A Closer Look at Climate Change and Its Detrimental Effects on the Environment 

Veronica Glover Senior Staff Writer The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported in June during a monthly climate update that it was Earth’s warmest June since global temperature record-keeping began in 1850. The historically high temperatures didn’t stop in July, the planet’s hottest month on human record. Researchers assert that July 6 was the most scorching day Earth has experienced since at least 1979, and … Continue reading The World is in Flames: A Closer Look at Climate Change and Its Detrimental Effects on the Environment 

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The Fashion Industries’ Climate Change Epidemic

McKenzie Campbell  Staff Writer  In a world where fast fashion thrives, it may be difficult to believe that fast fashion industries are not entirely eco-friendly. From stores like Zara and Forever 21, the brands rely heavily on practices that affect the environment poorly. In response, multiple brands, both luxury and affordable, have made the switch to sustainable fashion to help combat the growing climate change … Continue reading The Fashion Industries’ Climate Change Epidemic

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We’re Killing Our Planet

Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer While we were all fighting about limiting single-use straws, the United Nations recently reported that 71 percent of global emissions have been traced back to only 100 companies since 1988. Limiting personal plastic-use is essential, but the real root of the problem is not with individuals, it is with corporations. Companies need to be held responsible for the garbage fire … Continue reading We’re Killing Our Planet

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Green Drinks: Prioritizing Environmental and Ecological Justice in Greensboro

Taylor Jones-Curtis Staff Writer “Close your eyes and imagine the environment you grew up in, hear the sounds, smell the aromas, really feel what it was like,” prompted Kathe Latham to the Sierra Club Ready for 100. Many people began with tales of running, hiking and climbing trees, but UNCG Alum Martrez Gay spun a tale of wide-open, litter-free fields and crisp, breathable air a … Continue reading Green Drinks: Prioritizing Environmental and Ecological Justice in Greensboro

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Greensboro’s Need of Biking Trails

    Jamal Sykes Staff Writer On April 11, Winston-Salem officially opened its Long Branch Trail after two years of construction. The official opening was celebrated by city officials and local business who gave speeches promoting physical health, all of whom hope that the trail will promote more physical activity among citizens, actively encouraging those who attended the event to use it for walking, running … Continue reading Greensboro’s Need of Biking Trails

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